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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Protease Comprising One Or More Combinable Mutations

Номер: US20120003718A1
Принадлежит: DANISCO US INC

The present invention provides engineered protease variants. In particular, the protease variants comprise combinable mutations at selected surface positions that affect the charge and/or hydrophobicity of the enzyme to enhance at least one desired property of the resulting variant enzyme in a chosen application. Compositions comprising the protease variants, and methods for using the same are also provided.

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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Coated particles of a chelating agent

Номер: US20120004147A1
Принадлежит: Akzo Nobel NV

The present invention relates to a coated particle including a particle including at least one chelating agent of the formula COOH—CHX—N—(CH 2 —COOH) 2 , wherein X stands for carboxyalkyl, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or aminoalkyl, and alkyl is a C1-C4 alkyl group, and the coating on the particle includes at least one scale-inhibiting additive, a process to prepare such particle, and to the use thereof in detergents, in oil field applications, in agriculture and in water treatment.

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Processing cellulosic biomass

Номер: US20120040408A1

Improved systems and methods for reducing costs and increasing yields of cellulosic ethanol are disclosed herein, along with plants genetically transformed for increased biomass, expression of lignocellulolytic enzyme polypeptides, and/or simplification of harvesting and downstream processing. Methods for processing biomass from these transgenic plants that involve less severe and/or less expensive pre-treatment protocols than are typically employed are also disclosed.

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Novel Variant Hypocrea Jecorina CBH2 Cellulases

Номер: US20120040435A1
Принадлежит: DANISCO US INC

Described herein are variants of H. jecorina CBH2, a Cel6A enzyme. The present invention provides novel cellobiohydrolases that have altered thermostability.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Liquid detergent formulation containing peroxide and a metal-based bleach catalyst

Номер: US20120053109A1
Принадлежит: Church and Dwight Co Inc

A stable, liquid bleach composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a peroxide-based bleaching agent, water, a metal catalyst, and a polyol. The polyol is a secondary solvent that promote peroxide stability in the presence of a catalyst.

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22-03-2012 дата публикации

Liquid detergent composition with abrasive particles

Номер: US20120071383A1
Принадлежит: Procter and Gamble Co

The present invention relates to a dishwashing composition comprising abrasive particles and a suspending aid selected from the group consisting of crystalline wax structurants, micro-fibril-cellulose, amido-gellants, di-benzylidene polyol acetal derivatives, and mixtures thereof, and the process and use thereof.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Process for producing granules comprising one or more complexing agent salts

Номер: US20120077727A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

A process for producing granules containing one or more complexing agent salts of the general formula from an aqueous starting solution, containing the one or more complexing agent salts in a concentration of from 10 to 80% by weight, based on the total weight of the aqueous starting solution, in a jet apparatus.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Thickened liquid hard surface cleaning composition

Номер: US20120102668A1
Принадлежит: Procter and Gamble Co

The present invention relates to a thickened alkaline liquid hard surface cleaning composition comprising a surfactant system and chelant to provide cleaning and shine.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Granule With Reduced Dust Potential

Номер: US20120114948A1
Принадлежит: DANISCO US INC

A granule with an allergenic component has reduced dust by including antifoam added during the production of the granule. The antifoam may be dispersed throughout the granule or added to one of the components of the granule. The granule with antifoam produces at least 30% less dust than a comparable granule produced according to a process in which no antifoam is added.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Enhanced cellulase expression in s. degradans

Номер: US20120115235A1
Автор: Steven W. Hutcheson
Принадлежит: University of Maryland at Baltimore

The invention provides organisms and methods of using and making organisms with enhanced cellulase expression.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Polymer-containing cleaning compositions and methods of production and use thereof

Номер: US20120122747A1
Принадлежит: Sun Products Corp

The present invention provides detergent compositions, essentially free of peroxygen or chlorine bleach compounds, containing one or more surfactants, one or more builders, one or more enzymes and one or more low MW (e.g., 0.8-25 kDa) polyethyleneimine (PEI) polymers or salts thereof, and methods of producing such compositions. The compositions of the invention provide certain benefits in cleaning of textiles (particularly fabrics including clothing), hard surfaces and dishware and utensils, including enhanced removal of certain difficult-to-remove stains such as chocolate pudding and grass, as well as of polyphenolic stains such as cherry juice, blueberry juice, red wine, tea and coffee. The invention also provides methods of using these compositions in laundry, hard surface cleaning and dishwashing applications.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Solidification matrix using a polycarboxylic acid polymer

Номер: US20120149628A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

A solidification matrix includes a polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. Exemplary polycarboxylic acid polymers include a polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, a modified polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, and a polymaleic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 500 and about 5,000. The polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Liquid washing or cleaning agent having a polymer preventing graying

Номер: US20120151683A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG and Co KGaA

The invention relates to the use of an anionic polymer in a liquid washing or cleaning agent for inhibiting graying when washing and/or cleaning textile web materials, and acrylic acid homopolymers comprising liquid washing and cleaning agents.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Halomonas Strain WDG195-Related Alpha-Amylases, And Methods Of Use, Thereof

Номер: US20120171748A1
Принадлежит: DANISCO US INC

Compositions and methods relating to an alpha-amylase enzyme obtained from Halomonas variabilis WDG195 are described.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Protease Variants

Номер: US20120172280A1
Принадлежит: Novozymes AS

The present invention relates to protease variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variant protease variants and to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides, and methods of using the variant enzymes, such as, in laundry and detergent compositions.

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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Machine dishwasher detergent

Номер: US20120199165A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG and Co KGaA

Cleaning agent combinations comprising a cleaning agent preparation B further comprising: (b1) at least one non-ionic surfactant; and (b2) at least one active cleaning enzyme; and a rinsing composition C further comprising: (c1) at least one non-ionic surfactant, are by virtue of their thermal stability particularly suitable for automatic dosing in automatic dishwashing. The cleaning agent combinations of the present invention also have the characterizing feature of markedly improved cleaning performance in comparison to conventional methods.

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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Process for the preparation of a powder comprising one or more complexing agent salts

Номер: US20120202731A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

A process is proposed for the preparation of a powder comprising one or more complexing agent salts of the general formula starting from an aqueous solution comprising the one or more complexing agent salts in a concentration of from 10 to 80% by weight, based on the total weight of the aqueous solution, in a spray-drying process, comprising an atomization step and a drying step, wherein the atomization step is carried out with the addition of crystalline fine dust of the same complexing agent salt(s) as are present in the aqueous solution, or one or more complexing agent salts different therefrom, with an upper limit for the average particle diameter of the crystalline fine dust which is lower by at least a factor of 2 than the lower limit of the average particle diameter of the powder obtained after the process, in a fraction of from 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on the weight of the powder obtained after the process.

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16-08-2012 дата публикации

Endoglucanase variants

Номер: US20120208235A1
Принадлежит: Codexis Inc

The present invention relates to variant endoglucanases having improved thermoactivity, improved thermostability, and improved viscosity reduction activity over wild-type M. thermophila endoglucanase.

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16-08-2012 дата публикации

Liquid Detergent Composition Comprising an External Structuring System Comprising a Bacterial Cellulose Network

Номер: US20120208737A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A structured liquid detergent composition in the form of a liquid matrix made up of an external structuring system of a bacterial cellulose network; water; and surfactant system including an anionic surfactant; a nonionic surfactant; a cationic surfactant; an ampholytic surfactant; a zwitterionic surfactant; or mixtures thereof, wherein said liquid matrix has a yield stress of from about 0.003 Pa to about 5.0 Pa at about 25° C. and provides suitable particle suspension capabilities and shear thinning characteristics.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Multi-surface kitchen cleaning system

Номер: US20120227766A1
Принадлежит: Dial Corp

A multi-surface kitchen cleaning system is described that allows for easier cleaning of all residential and commercial kitchen surfaces from all angles, especially underneath a range hood and up inside an oven, and which comprises an alkaline/nonionic composition contained in and dispensable from a package comprising an angled-neck sprayer bottle fitted with an invertible trigger sprayer assembly, wherein the cleaning system may be used in an entirely upside-down orientation to spray upwards at an acute angle.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and polynucleotides encoding same

Номер: US20120252068A1
Принадлежит: Novozymes Inc

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Alpha-Amylase Variants

Номер: US20120252095A1
Принадлежит: Novozymes AS

The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like alpha-amylase, comprising mutations in two, three, four, five or six regions/positions. The variants have increased stability at high temperatures (relative to the parent). The invention also relates to a DNA construct comprising a DNA sequence encoding an alpha-amylase variant of the invention, a recombinant expression vector which carries a DNA construct of the invention, a cell which is transformed with a DNA construct of the invention, the use of an alpha-amylase variant of the invention for washing and/or dishwashing, textile desizing, starch liquefaction, a detergent additive comprising an alpha-amylase variant of the invention, a manual or automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising an alpha-amylase variant of the invention, a method for generating a variant of a parent Termamyl-like alpha-amylase, which variant exhibits increased.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Polypeptides having Beta-Glucosidase activity and polynucleotides encoding same

Номер: US20120258520A1
Принадлежит: Novozymes Inc

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having beta-glucosidase activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Use of polyethylene glycol to control the spray pattern of sprayable liquid abrasive cleansers

Номер: US20120258904A1
Принадлежит: Dial Corp

Liquid abrasive cleanser compositions sprayable through conventional manual trigger sprayers comprise a polyalkylene glycol, a nonionic surfactant, a pH adjusting agent, an abrasive, and water, wherein sprayability is made possible by the addition of the polyalkylene glycol. The compositions that are sprayable and acceptable as hard surface cleaners comprise polyethylene glycol as the polyalkylene glycol. The addition of polyethylene glycol having molecular weight of from about 4,000 to about 1,000,000 dramatically increases the sprayer output volume of liquid abrasive compositions having greater than or equal to 10 wt. % calcium carbonate. Addition of polyethylene glycol of molecular weight of from about 4,000 to about 100,000 converts otherwise non-sprayable liquid abrasive compositions into reliably sprayable compositions. Addition of PEG having molecular weight from about 4,000 to about 100,000 also provides a method for controlling the spray pattern of sprayable liquid abrasive compositions, in particular a method for optimizing the diameter of a conical spray pattern produced from a manual trigger sprayer having a conical spray nozzle.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Polypeptides Having Cellobiohydrolase Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

Номер: US20120260371A1
Принадлежит: Novozymes AS, Novozymes Inc

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellobiohydrolase activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Alpha-Amylase Mutants

Номер: US20120283164A1
Принадлежит: Novozymes AS

The invention relates to a novel Termamyl-like alpha-amylase, and Termamyl-like alpha-amylases comprising mutations in two, three, four, five or six regions/positions. The variants have increased thermostability at acidic pH and/or at low Ca 2+ concentrations (relative to the parent). The invention also relates to a DNA construct comprising a DNA sequence encoding an alpha-amylase variant of the invention, a recombinant expression vector which carries a DNA construct of the invention, a cell which is transformed with a DNA construct of the invention, the use of an alpha-amylase variant of the invention for washing and/or dishwashing, textile desizing, starch liquefaction, a detergent additive comprising an alpha-amylase variant of the invention, a manual or automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising an alpha-amylase variant of the invention, a method for generating a variant of a parent Termamyl-like alpha-amylase, which variant exhibits increased thermostability at acidic pH and/or at low Ca 2+ concentrations (relative to the parent).

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22-11-2012 дата публикации

Savinase Variants Having An Improved Wash Performance on Egg Stains

Номер: US20120295331A1
Принадлежит: Novozymes AS

Subtilase variants having an improved wash performance on egg stains. These subtilases are useful exhibiting excellent or improved wash performance on egg stains when used in e.g. cleaning or detergent compositions, such as laundry detergent compositions and dish wash compositions, including automatic dish wash compositions.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Alkaline detergent composition for use on hard surfaces

Номер: US20120302482A1
Принадлежит: Kao Corp

An alkaline detergent composition for hard surface comprises an alkaline agent (component A), a nonionic surfactant (component B), a chelating agent (component C), water (component D), at least one carboxylic acid compound (component E) selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by general formula (1) and general formula (2), and at least one anionic surfactant (component F) selected from the group consisting of surfactants represented by general formula (3) and salts thereof. Therein, the content ratio [component E (weight %)/component B (weight %)] is 1/1.5-15/1, the content ratio [component F (weight %)/component B (weight %)] is 10/1-1/5, and the pH at 25° C. is 12 or greater.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Photoresist removal

Номер: US20120302483A1
Принадлежит: Advanced Technology Materials Inc

Disclosed herein is a composition and method for semiconductor processing. In one embodiment, a wet-cleaning composition for removal of photoresist is provided. The composition comprises a strong base; an oxidant; and a polar solvent. In another embodiment, a method for removing photoresist is provided. The method comprises the steps of applying a wet-cleaning composition comprising about 0.1 to about 30 weight percent strong base; about one to about 30 weight percent oxidant; about 20 to about 95 weight percent polar solvent; and removing the photoresist.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Non-bleaching procedure for the removal of tea and coffee stains

Номер: US20120318303A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

A novel approach to the removal of coffee and tea stains from dishes is disclosed. Tea, coffee and other stains caused by tannins are particularly difficult to remove and traditional techniques include harsh treatments that use bleach, or other environmentally undesirable chemicals such as phosphates, EDTA, NTA or other aminocarboxylates. Applicants have found that an acid rinse prior to alkaline cleaning of stained dishware such as ceramics porcelain and the like can remove up to one hundred percent of even aged coffee and tea stains.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Poly phosphate functionalized alkyl polyglucosides for enhanced food soil removal

Номер: US20120322710A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

A cleaning composition including a primarily C 12 poly phosphate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Polypeptides having endoglucanase activity and polynucleotides encoding same

Номер: US20120331587A1
Принадлежит: Novozymes AS, Novozymes Inc

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having endoglucanase activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Cleaning compositions comprising amylase variants reference to a sequence listing

Номер: US20130000055A1
Принадлежит: Procter and Gamble Co

The present invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising variants of an alpha-amylase and methods of treating surfaces such as textiles with aqueous liquor comprising such compositions, especially at low temperatures.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Cleaning composition containing a polysaccharide graft polymer composition and methods of controlling hard water scale

Номер: US20130035276A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

A composition includes a polysaccharide graft polymer composition and 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid. In one embodiment, the polysaccharide graft polymer composition includes a polysaccharide residue present in an amount from approximately 5% to approximately 90% by weight of the polysaccharide graft polymer composition and a residue of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or a combination thereof present in an amount from approximately 10% to approximately 75% by weight of the polysaccharide graft polymer composition.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Cellobiohydrolase Variants and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

Номер: US20130040346A1
Автор: Mark Wogulis
Принадлежит: Novozymes Inc

The present invention relates to variants of a parent cellobiohydrolase. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the cellobiohydrolase variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the cellobiohydrolase variants.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Method for sanitizing, disinfecting and bleaching laundry

Номер: US20130047345A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

A method for sanitizing, disinfecting and bleaching laundry is provided. The method includes steps of applying an antimicrobial composition at a pH from about 4 to about 9 in an industrial laundry washing machine for effective antimicrobial efficacy, and thereafter applying a detergent use solution at an alkaline pH for removal of soil from the laundry, and optionally applying a bleach activator and/or catalyst to boost the bleaching component of the antimicrobial composition on the laundry, and lastly draining the antimicrobial composition, the detergent use solution and the bleach catalyst composition from the laundry.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Method for producing a solid with sufficiently low hygroscopicity which comprises glutamic acid-n,n-diacetic acid (glda) or a derivative thereof

Номер: US20130053296A1
Автор: Andreas Baranyai
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention relates to a solid with sufficiently low hygroscopicity which comprises glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) or derivatives and/or salts thereof, and a method for its production.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Disinfectant composition for hard articles, and method for disinfecting of surface of hard article

Номер: US20130071488A1
Принадлежит: Lion Corp

Disclosed are a two-agent type disinfectant composition for hard articles, which includes a first agent containing a powder mixture (A) and a second agent containing an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution (B-1), the powder mixture (A) containing an alkali metal salt (A-1) exhibiting basicity when the salt is in the form of an aqueous solution, a water-soluble copper salt (A-2), a compound (A-3) represented by the following formula (1), and a nonionic surfactant (A-4) represented by the following formula (2), and in which the molar ratio of the water-soluble copper salt (A-2) and the compound (A-3) represented by the mixing amount of (A-3)/mixing amount of (A-2) is 3.0 to 20; and a single-agent type disinfectant composition for hard articles, which includes the components (A-1) to (A-4), and an inorganic peroxide (B-2) that releases hydrogen peroxide in water, and in which the molar ratio of the water-soluble copper salt (A-2) and the compound (A-3) represented by the mixing amount of (A-3)/mixing amount of (A-2) is 3.0 to 20. Disinfectant compositions for hard articles which have high disinfecting power against the surfaces of hard articles, have satisfactory stability of hydrogen peroxide in water, and have low foaming tendency, and a method for disinfecting the surface of a hard article by using the disinfectant composition for hard articles, can be provided.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

STORAGE-STABLE LIQUID DETERGENT OR CLEANING AGENT CONTAINING PROTEASE AND LIPASE

Номер: US20130071910A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

The object is to improve the storage stability of a liquid washing or cleaning agent comprising a protease and lipase with regard to lipolytic activity. This is achieved through the use of a protease comprising an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO. 1 and that has the amino acid glutamic acid (E) or aspartic acid (D) or the amino acid asparagine (N) or glutamine (Q) or the amino acid alanine (A) or glycine (G) or serine (S) at position 99 in the sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO. 1. 1. A liquid washing or cleaning agent comprising: i) a protease comprising an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO. 1 and that has the amino acid glutamic acid (E) or aspartic acid (D) at position 99 in the sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO. 1;', 'ii) a protease comprising an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO. 1 and that has the amino acid asparagine (N) or glutamine (Q) at position 99 in the sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO. 1;', 'iii) a protease comprising an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO. 1 and that has the amino acid alanine (A) or glycine (G) or serine (S) at position 99 in the sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO. 1;, '(a) a protease selected from the group of proteases consisting of(b) a lipase.2. The washing or cleaning agent according to claim 1 , wherein the protease additionally has at least one of the following amino acids in the sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO. 1:(a) threonine at position 3 (3T),(b) isoleucine at position 4 (4I),(c) alanine, threonine or arginine at position 61 (61A, 61T or 61R),(d) aspartic acid or glutamic acid at position 154 (154D or 154E),(e) proline at position 188 (188P),(f) methionine at position 193 (193M),(g) isoleucine at position 199 (199I),(h) aspartic acid, glutamic acid or ...

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

USE OF AMYLASE VARIANTS AT LOW TEMPERATURE

Номер: US20130071913A1
Принадлежит: NOVOZYMES A/S

The present invention relates to the use of alpha-amylase variants having improved activity relative to the parent enzyme at low temperature, including improved washing and/or dishwashing performance and/or increased stability at low temperature. The invention further relates a method for doing laundry, dish wash and/or cleaning such as institutional cleaning and to compositions for use at low temperature. 1. Use in a starch removing process of a variant or a variant of a parent alpha-amylase , wherein said variant comprises a deletion at one or more positions corresponding to positions selected from the group consisting of 180 , 181 , 182 , 183 and 184 of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO 3 , wherein said variant having at least one improved property compared to an alpha-amylase having the identical amino acid sequence of said variant but not having the deletion at one or more of said positions , or compared to the parent alpha-amylase or compared to an alpha-amylase having the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO 4 and wherein the temperature in the starch removing process is below 40 deg C. , such as below 35 deg C.2. Use in laundry , dish wash , industrial or institutional cleaning of a variant or a variant of a parent alpha amylase , comprising a deletion at one or more positions corresponding to positions selected from the group comprising 180 , 181 , 182 , 183 and 184 of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO 3 , wherein said variant having at least one improved property compared to an alpha-amylase having the identical amino acid sequence of said variant but not having the deletion at one or more of said positions , or compared to the parent alpha amylase or compared to SEQ ID NO 4 and wherein the temperature in laundry , dish wash , industrial and institutional cleaning is below 40 deg C. , such as below 35 deg C.3. The use according to claim 1 , wherein the starch removing process or the cleaning process is performed at temperature below 32 deg C. claim 1 ...

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

AQUEOUS CLEANING COMPOSITION CONTAINING COPPER-SPECIFIC CORROSION INHIBITOR FOR CLEANING INORGANIC RESIDUES ON SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20130072411A1
Принадлежит: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS, INC.

A semiconductor wafer cleaning formulation, including 1-35% wt. fluoride source, 20-60% wt. organic amine(s), 0.1-40% wt. nitrogenous component, e.g., a nitrogen-containing carboxylic acid or an imine, 20-50% wt. water, and 0-21% wt. metal chelating agent(s). The formulations are useful to remove residue from wafers following a resist plasma ashing step, such as inorganic residue from semiconductor wafers containing delicate copper interconnecting structures. 156.-. (canceled)57. A cleaning formulation comprising (i) a fluoride source , (ii) at least one organic amine , (iii) a nitrogen-containing carboxylic acid or an imine , (iv) water , and optionally at least one metal chelating agent , wherein the nitrogen-containing carboxylic acid or imine is selected from the group consisting of:iminodiacetic acid (IDA),glycine,1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine (TMG),{'sub': 3', '2', '2', '2', '3', '2, 'CHC(═NCHCHOH)CHC(O)N(CH),'}{'sub': 3', '2', '2', '2', '2', '2', '3', '2, 'CHC(═NCHCHOCHCHOH)CHC(O)N(CH),'}{'sub': 3', '2', '3, 'CHC(═NH)CHC(O)CH,'}{'sub': 3', '2', '2', '3', '2', '2, '(CHCH)NC(═NH)N(CHCH),'}{'sub': 2', '3', '2, 'HOOCCHN(CH), and'}{'sub': 2', '3', '2, 'HOOCCHN(CH)CHCOOH.'}58. The cleaning formulation of claim 57 , wherein the wafer cleaning composition has a pH greater than 7.59. The cleaning formulation of claim 57 , wherein the amount of nitrogen-containing carboxylic acid or imine is 0.1-40 weight percent claim 57 , based on the total weight of the composition.60. The cleaning formulation of claim 57 , wherein the fluoride source comprises a fluoride species selected from the group consisting of:any combination of ammonia gas or ammonium hydroxide and hydrogen fluoride gas or hydrofluoric acid,ammonium bifluoride,ammonium fluoride,triethanolammonium fluoride (TEAF),diglycolammonium fluoride (DGAF),tetramethylammonium fluoride (TMAF),methyldiethanolammonium fluoride (MDEAF), andtriethylamine tris(hydrogen fluoride) (TREAT-HF).61. The cleaning formulation of claim ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Polypeptides Having Cellobiohydrolase 1 Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

Номер: US20130078679A1
Принадлежит: NOVOZYMES A/S

The present invention relates to polypeptides having cellobiohydrolase I activity and polynucleotides having a nucleotide sequence which encodes for the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid constructs as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides. 129-. (canceled)30. An isolated polypeptide having cellobiohydrolase I activity , which has at least 80% identity with the sequence of amino acids 1 to 529 of SEQ ID NO:4.31. The polypeptide of claim 30 , which has at least 85% identity with amino acids 1 to 529 of SEQ ID NO:4.32. The polypeptide of claim 30 , which has at least 90% identity with amino acids 1 to 529 of SEQ ID NO:4.33. The polypeptide of claim 30 , which has at least 95% identity with amino acids 1 to 529 of SEQ ID NO:4.34. The polypeptide of claim 30 , which has at least 97% identity with amino acids 1 to 529 of SEQ ID NO:4.35. The polypeptide of claim 30 , which has at least 98% identity with amino acids 1 to 529 of SEQ ID NO:4.36. The polypeptide of claim 30 , which has at least 99% identity with amino acids 1 to 529 of SEQ ID NO:4.37. The polypeptide of claim 30 , comprising the sequence of amino acids 1 to 529 of SEQ ID NO:4.38. The polypeptide of claim 30 , which is a fragment of the sequence of amino acids 1 to 529 of SEQ ID NO:4.39. A detergent composition comprising a surfactant and the polypeptide of .40. A method for producing ethanol from biomass claim 30 , comprising{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00030', 'claim 30'}, '(a) contacting the biomass with the polypeptide of , an endo-1,4-beta-glucanase, and a beta-D-glucosidase to produce sugar; and'}(b) fermenting the sugar to produce ethanol. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/646,980 filed on Oct. 8, 2012, now pending, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/483,389 filed on May 30, 2012, now pending, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/818 ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Ophthalmic contact lens solutions containing forms of vitamin b

Номер: US20130079422A1
Автор: Francis X. Smith
Принадлежит: FXS Ventures LLC

The present invention relates to improved ophthalmic solutions that employ select B vitamins; pyridoxine and its salts; and thiamine and its salts in order to more effectively preserve solutions and to reduce the degree to which cationic preservatives will deposit on contact lenses. Ophthalmic solutions are here understood to include contact lens treatment solutions, such as cleaners, soaking solutions, conditioning solutions and lens storage solutions, as well as wetting solutions and in-eye solutions for treatment of eye conditions.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

LOW AND HIGH TEMPERATURE ENZYMATIC SYSTEM

Номер: US20130084626A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC.

An enzymatic system includes a first pH neutral composition and a second pH neutral composition. The first pH neutral composition includes a low temperature enzyme effective at removing blood and hemoglobin. The second pH neutral composition includes a high temperature enzyme effective at removing mucous, fibrin and fat. In one embodiment, the low temperature enzyme has an activation temperature of about 50 degrees to about 120 degrees Fahrenheit and the high temperature enzyme has an activation temperature of about 140 to about 180 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. A method of cleaning a surgical instrument comprising: a. about 5 weight % to about 20 weight % of a low temperature enzyme, the low temperature enzyme consisting of a lipase or a protease or a combination thereof,', 'b. a water soluble calcium salt as a stabilizing agent,', 'c. at least 17.5 weight % filler comprised of sodium gluconate and sodium sulfate,', 'd. a hardening agent comprised of polyethylene glycol, and', 'e. sodium citrate;, '(a) contacting the surgical instrument with water having a temperature of about 50 degrees to about 120 degrees Fahrenheit with a first enzymatic composition, the first enzymatic composition, comprising(b) removing the first enzymatic composition from the surgical instrument; a. about 5 weight % to about 20 weight % of a high temperature enzyme, the high temperature enzyme consisting of a lipase or a protease or a combination thereof,', 'b. a water soluble calcium salt as a stabilizing agent;', 'c. a filler comprised of sodium gluconate and sodium sulfate,', 'd. a hardening agent comprised of polyethylene glycol, and', 'e. sodium citrate; and, '(c) washing the surgical instrument in water having a temperature of about 140 to about 180 degrees Fahrenheit and a second enzymatic composition comprising, the second enzymatic composition, comprising(d) rinsing the surgical instrument.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein contacting the surgical instrument comprises immersing the ...

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

AQUEOUS CLEANING AGENT COMPOSITION

Номер: US20130085093A1
Принадлежит: Yuken Industry Co., Ltd.

As a general-purpose aqueous cleaning agent composition which has excellent oil separability adaptable even to water soluble machining oils, the present invention provides an aqueous cleaning agent composition including an emulsifying agent that removes an oil component from a member subjected to cleaning to which the oil component is adhering and emulsifies the oil component, a separating agent comprised of an anionic polymer and a separating auxiliary agent comprised of a cationic surfactant. It is preferred that the molecular weight of the anionic polymer is 1500 to 50000. It is also preferred that the HLB value of the separating auxiliary agent is a value of 26 or more as defined by the Davies' method. 1. An aqueous cleaning agent composition having oil separability , comprising:an emulsifying agent that removes an oil component from a member subjected to cleaning to which the oil component is adhering and emulsifies the oil component;a separating agent comprised of an anionic polymer having a molecule weight of 1500 or more and 50000 or less; anda separating auxiliary agent comprised of a cationic surfactant.2. (canceled)3. The aqueous cleaning agent composition as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the separating auxiliary agent has an HLB value of 26 or more as a value defined by Davies' method.4. The aqueous cleaning agent composition as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the emulsifying agent comprises an alkaline component and a surfactant claim 1 , and the alkaline component is comprised of one or more selected from the group consisting of alkaline metal hydroxides and alkaline inorganic salts.5. A composition for cleaning agent claim 1 , the composition being for preparing an aqueous cleaning agent composition comprising: an emulsifying agent that removes an oil component from a member subjected to cleaning to which the oil component is adhering and emulsifies the oil component; a separating agent comprised of an anionic polymer; and a separating auxiliary agent ...

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Cleaning composition with improved stain removal

Номер: US20130085094A1
Принадлежит: DEQUEST AG

The invention relates to a cleaning composition with improved stain removal. The alkaline composition contains a hydrolysable dispersing polymer which is selected from carboxylated fructans and one or more biodegradable aminocarboxylate chelating agents.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

PARTICLE

Номер: US20130102517A1
Принадлежит: The Procter & Gamble Company

A core-shell particle wherein the core comprises an aminocarboxylic builder and the shell comprises a water-soluble inorganic salt. 1. A core-shell particle wherein the core comprises an aminocarboxylic builder and the shell comprises a water-soluble inorganic salt.2. A particle according to wherein the aminocarboxylic builder is in amorphous form.3. A particle according to any of wherein the aminocarboxylic builder is selected from methylglycine diacetic acid and salts thereof.4. A particle according to wherein the inorganic salt is selected from the group consisting of sulphate claim 1 , citrate claim 1 , carbonate claim 1 , bicarbonate claim 1 , silicate and mixtures thereof.5. A particle according to wherein the core represents from about 50 to about 98% by weight of the particle.6. A particle according to wherein the shell represents from about 2 to about 50% by weight of the particle.7. A particle according to wherein the core comprises from about 30 to about 100% by weight of the core of aminocarboxylic builder.8. A particle according to wherein the shell comprises from about 50 to about 100% by weight of the shell of inorganic salt.9. A particle according to wherein the particle has a pH in 1% wt distilled water at 20° C. of more than about 9.10. A process for making the particle of comprising the steps of:a) providing a solution containing an aminocarboxylic builder;b) drying the solution to produce an intermediate particle;c) optionally drying the intermediate particle; andd) coating the intermediate particle with an inorganic salt to produce a core-shell particle.11. A process according to wherein the drying of step b) is done by air atomization.12. A process according to wherein the intermediate particle is compacted and ground and sized.13. A process according to wherein the intermediate particle is dried to contain from about 0.1 to about 20% of moisture by weight of the intermediate particle.14. An automatic dishwashing detergent composition ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Treatment of non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent

Номер: US20130104319A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Method of using solid-layered bleach compositions

Номер: US20130109609A1
Принадлежит: Clorox Co

The present invention provides a solid-layered composition having at least two parts. The first part comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a functional ingredient, b) a builder or filler, and c) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Concentrated Soak Wash

Номер: US20130111677A1
Принадлежит: NOVOZYMES A/S

The present invention relates to a method for cleaning an object comprising the steps: (a) distributing to the object a first soak solution comprising at least one surfactant and at least one enzyme followed by a first soak period wherein the concentrations of the at least one surfactant and the at least one enzyme are higher relative to their concentrations in a subsequent wash solution; (b) furthermore adding to the object water to obtain a wash solution followed by a wash period; and (c) rinsing the object; wherein said method has a wash performance corresponding to any of (i) a Relative Wash Performance (RWP) of at least 1; (ii) a Process Related Cleaning Index (PRCI) of more than 1; or (iii) a Relative Wash Performance (RWP) of at least 1 and a Process Related Cleaning Index (PRCI) of more than 1. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for cleaning an object comprising the steps:(a) distributing to the object a first soak solution comprising at least one surfactant and at least one enzyme followed by a first soak period wherein the concentrations of the at least one surfactant and the at least one enzyme are higher relative to their concentrations in a subsequent wash solution;(b) furthermore adding to the object water to obtain a wash solution followed by a wash period; and(c) rinsing the object;wherein said method has a wash performance corresponding to any of (i) a Relative Wash Performance (RWP) of at least 1; (ii) a Process Related Cleaning Index (PRCI) of more than 1; or (iii) a Relative Wash Performance (RWP) of at least 1 and a Process Related Cleaning Index (PRCI) of more than 1.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein no agitation or other mechanical action is applied during the soak period after the initial agitation for the purpose of distributing the soak solution to and wetting of the object.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein agitation or other mechanical action is applied during the wash period.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the concentration of the at ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates

Номер: US20130116160A1
Принадлежит: Procter and Gamble Co

This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa 0.5 . This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Polypeptides Having Cellulolytic Enhancing Activity And Polynucleotides Encoding Same

Номер: US20130117892A1
Принадлежит: NOVOZYMES, INC.

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. 1. An isolated polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 60% identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 4;(b) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under at least medium stringency conditions with (i) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 3, (ii) the cDNA sequence contained in the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 3, or (iii) a full-length complementary strand of (i) or (ii);(c) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence having at least 60% identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; and(d) a variant comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion of one or more (several) amino acids of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 4.2. The polypeptide of claim 1 , comprising or consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 4; or a fragment thereof having cellulolytic enhancing activity.3E. coliE. coli. The polypeptide of claim 1 , which is encoded by the polynucleotide contained in plasmid plasmid pSMai190 which is contained in NRRL B-50083 or plasmid pSMai192 which is contained in NRRL B-50085.4. An isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence that encodes the polypeptide .5. A nucleic acid construct comprising the polynucleotide of operably linked to one or more control sequences that direct the production of the polypeptide in an expression host.6. A recombinant host cell comprising the nucleic acid construct of .7. A method of ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Eubacterial RNA-Polymerase Mutants With Altered Product Production

Номер: US20130122548A1
Принадлежит: NOVOZYMES A/S

The present invention relates to an isolated mutant comprising at least one mutation resulting in a substitution of at least one amino acid in the beta-subunit of the RNA-polymerase encoded for by the rpoB-gene providing an altered production of a product of interest when said production of a product of interest is compared to the production of the same product in an isogenic wild type strain grown at identical conditions, wherein the substitution of at least one amino acid occurs at any of positions 469, 478, 482, 485, or 487 of SEQ ID NO:2, or at the equivalent positions in any eubacterial RNA-polymererase beta-subunit family member. Another aspect of the invention relates to a process for producing at least one product of interest in a mutant and to a use of the mutant according to the invention for producing at least one product of interest. 1eubacterium. An isolated mutant comprising at least one mutation resulting in a substitution of at least one amino acid in the beta-subunit of the RNA-polymerase encoded for by the rpoB-gene providing an altered production of a product of interest when said production of a product of interest is compared to the production of the same product in the isogenic parent strain grown at identical conditions , wherein the substitution of at least one amino acid occurs at any of positions 469 , 478 , 482 , 485 , or 487 in SEQ ID NO:2 , or at the equivalent positions in any eubacterial RNA-polymerase beta-subunit family member.2eubacterium. The isolated mutant of claim 1 , wherein the substitution of at least one amino acid provides an improved production of the product of interest claim 1 , or a higher yield of the product of interest.3eubacterium. The isolated mutant of claim 1 , wherein the substitution of at least one amino acid comprises Q469R claim 1 , A478D claim 1 , A478V claim 1 , H482R claim 1 , H482P claim 1 , R485H claim 1 , or S487L.4eubacterium. The isolated mutant of claim 1 , wherein the substitution of at least one ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Subtilases

Номер: US20130122571A1
Принадлежит: NOVOZYMES A/S

The present invention relates to methods for producing variants of a parent TY145 subtilase and of a parent BPN′ subtilase and to TY145 and BPN′ variants having altered properties as compared to the parent TY145/BPN′ subtilase. 1. A TY145 like subtilase variant which is at least 63% homologous to the sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 , which variant comprises: a) the Weak ion-binding site are: 154, 155, 158, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 211, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 277, 281 and 305,', 'b) the Near ion-binding site are: 185, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 277, 281, 299, 300, 301, 304, 305,', 'c) the Far ion-binding site are: 193, 198, 199, 201, 202, 204, 216, 217, 219, 226, 227, 228, 229, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306 and 307;, '(1) an alteration in one or more positions located at a distance of not more than 10 Å to one of the ion-binding sites of TY145, wherein the positions, as specified in SEQ ID NO:1, located at a distance of not more than 10 Å to 84, 85, 86, 87 and 88,', '108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 and 117,', '141, 142, 143, 144, 145 and 146,', '150, 151 and 152,', '169, 170 and 171,', '200 and 201,', '211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219 and 220,', '242 and 243, 268, 269 and 270;, '(2) one or more alterations in one or more of the positions contained in the following highly mobile regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7,', '17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23,', '38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50,', '57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68 and 69,', '84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 and 92,', '107, 108, 109 and 110,', '239, 240, 241, 242 and 243', '265 and 266,', 'wherein said alterations preferably are introduced in one or both of the regions 57-69 and 84-92;, '(3) one or more alterations in one or more of the ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF CLEANING COPPER MATERIAL SURFACES IN ULTRA LARGE SCALE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AFTER POLISHING THE SAME

Номер: US20130123158A1
Принадлежит: HEBEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

A method of cleaning copper material surfaces in ultra large scale integrated circuits after polishing, the method including: a) mixing and stirring between 1 and 4 wt. % of a surfactant, between 0.5 and 3 wt. % of a chelating agent, between 0.1 and 5 wt. % of a corrosion inhibitor, and deionized water, to yield a water soluble cleaning solution with pH value of between 7.4 and 8.2; and b) washing the copper material surfaces using the cleaning solution after alkaline chemical-mechanical polishing under following conditions: between 2000 and 3000 Pa of pressure; between 1000 and 5000 mL/min of flow rate:; and at least between 0.5 and 2 min of washing time. 1. A method of cleaning copper material surfaces in ultra large scale integrated circuits after polishing , comprising:a) mixing and stirring between 1 and 4 wt. % of a surfactant, between 0.5 and 3 wt. % of a chelating agent, between 0.1 and 5 wt. % of a corrosion inhibitor, and deionized water, to yield a water soluble cleaning solution with pH value of between 7.4 and 8.2, the wt. % being expressed based on the total weight of the cleaning solution; and pressure: between 2000 and 3000 Pa;', 'flow rate: between 1000 and 5000 mL/min; and', 'washing time: at least between 0.5 and 2 min, 'b) washing the copper material surfaces using the cleaning solution after alkaline chemical-mechanical polishing under following conditions2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is an FA/O I surfactant claim 1 , O-7 ((CH—CH—O—CHCHO)—H) claim 1 , O-10 ((CH—CH—O—CHCHO)—H) claim 1 , O-20 (CH—CH—O—CHCHO)—H) claim 1 , or polyoxyethylene secondary alkyl alcohol ether (JFC).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chelating agent is an FA/O II chelating agent: ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid tetra (tetra -hydroxyethyl ethylene diamine)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the corrosion inhibitor is an FA/O II corrosion inhibitor. This application is a continuation-in-part of International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2010/080474 ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Номер: US20130123162A1
Принадлежит: The Procter & Gamble Company

This invention relates to consumer products comprising proteases, particularly cold water proteases and processes for making and using such products. Such consumer products provide improved cleaning, whiteness and/or freshness. Such proteases are derived from a parent enzyme, for example , by substitution, insertion and/or deletion of one or more of the parent enzymes' amino acids. 1. A composition comprising an adjunct material and a cold water protease variant , said composition being a consumer product.2. A composition according to wherein the protease variant has a performance index of at least 1.1 claim 1 , at least 1.2 claim 1 , at least 1.3 claim 1 , at least 1.4 claim 1 , at least 1.5 claim 1 , at least 1.6 claim 1 , at least 1.7 claim 1 , at least 1.8 claim 1 , at least 1.9 claim 1 , at least 2; from 1.1 to about 10 claim 1 , from 1.1 to about 8 or even from 1.1 to about 5 according to Test Method 6.3Bacillus lentusBacillus amyloliquefaciens. A composition comprising an adjunct material and a protease variant claim 1 , wherein said protease variant comprises one or more of the following sets of mutations: G020R-N043R claim 1 , N062E-A158E claim 1 , S103G-A158E claim 1 , S128N-A158E claim 1 , A016S-A158E claim 1 , V104L-A158E claim 1 , E089P-A158E claim 1 , L111V-A158E claim 1 , T022A-A158E claim 1 , S101A-A158E claim 1 , L148I-A158E claim 1 , P129E-A158E claim 1 , T022A-E089P claim 1 , A016S-E089P claim 1 , N062E-E089P claim 1 , N062E-E271F claim 1 , A158E-E271F claim 1 , R186H-E271F claim 1 , P129E-E271F claim 1 , L111V-E271F claim 1 , Y209E-E271F claim 1 , A016S-E271F claim 1 , S188D-E271F claim 1 , T022A-E271F claim 1 , G159E-E271F claim 1 , V104L-E271F claim 1 , S101A-E271F claim 1 , E089P-E271F claim 1 , S128N-E271F claim 1 , S103G-E271F claim 1 , L148I-E271F claim 1 , H249R-E271F claim 1 , N062E-G159E claim 1 , A016S-G159E claim 1 , S128N-G159E claim 1 , L148I-G159E claim 1 , L111V-G159E claim 1 , E089P-G159E claim 1 , T022A-G159E claim 1 , P129E- ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

FABRIC ENHANCERS

Номер: US20130123166A1
Принадлежит: The Procter & Gamble Company

This invention relates to compositions comprising a hydrophobically modified cationic polymer and a fabric softener active, for example a fluid fabric enhancer as well processes of making and using same. Such compositions exhibit improved fabric softener active deposition without exhibiting significantly increased stability negatives. Thus, such compositions are more provide increased softening benefits without the normal phase separation potential. 1. A composition comprising , based on total composition weight ,a) at least 0.01% of a hydrophobically modified cationic polymer wherein said hydrophobically modified cationic polymer has the formula PS wherein P is selected from the group consisting a polyamine, a polyacrylamide, a polyacrylate, a polyvinylpyrrolidone and mixtures thereof and S is at least one hydrophobic moiety and the ratio of monomeric units in P to S is no greater than 10:1 with the provisos that P comprises at least 10 monmeric units, that said hydrophobically modified cationic polymer comprises at least one S and that the value for S is always truncated to an integer; andb) a fabric softener active,said composition having a viscosity of less than 2000 cps.2. The composition of wherein said fabric softener active is selected from the group consisting of di-tail fabric softener actives claim 1 , mono-tail fabric softener actives claim 1 , ion pair fabric softener actives and mixtures thereof.6. The composition of wherein for Formula 3 claim 3 , X— is a C-Chydrocarbon that is an anionic surfactant.7. The composition of wherein said anionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of a C-Calkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant; a C-Cbranched-chain and random alkyl sulfate surfactant; a C-Calkyl alkoxy sulfate surfactant claim 6 , having an average degree of alkoxylation of from 1 to 30 claim 6 , wherein the alkoxy moiety comprises a Cto Cchain; a mid-chain branched alkyl sulfate surfactant; a mid-chain branched alkyl alkoxy sulfate surfactant ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Package and kitchen cleaning composition

Номер: US20130126385A1
Автор: Lynda Weaver
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is a package of a kitchen cleaning composition that includes a base package with a front portion, a top edge and a bottom edge, where the top edge can be torn or ripped by hand to open the base package providing access to the kitchen cleaning composition and the bottom edge is sealed but is tearable to open the base package and the kitchen cleaning composition that is utilized to clean and sanitize a garbage disposal that consists of dried grapefruit peel and a plurality of fragrances that include lemon, lime, orange, grape, strawberry, coconut, watermelon, cantaloupe, peach, peppermint, cinnamon, pine, citrus, lilac, vanilla, flowers, licorice or cherry natural or artificial fragrance.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Variants of Glycoside Hydrolases

Номер: US20130130353A1
Принадлежит: NOVOZYMES, INC.

The present invention relates to variants of a parent glycoside hydrolase, comprising a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 21, 94, 157, 205, 206, 247, 337, 350, 373, 383, 438, 455, 467, and 486 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2, and optionally further comprising a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 8, 22, 41, 49, 57, 113, 193, 196, 226, 227, 246, 251, 255, 259, 301, 356, 371, 411, and 462 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2 a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 8, 22, 41, 49, 57, 113, 193, 196, 226, 227, 246, 251, 255, 259, 301, 356, 371, 411, and 462 of amino acids 1 to 513 of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the variants have glycoside hydrolase activity. The present invention also relates to nucleotide sequences encoding the variant glycoside hydrolases and to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleotide sequences. 1. An isolated variant of a parent glycoside hydrolase , comprising a substitution at a position corresponding to position 373 of SEQ ID NO: 2 , wherein the variant comprises an amino acid sequence that has at least 90% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 2 , and wherein the variant has glycoside hydrolase activity.2. The variant of claim 1 , which comprises an amino acid sequence that has at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 2.3. The variant of claim 1 , which comprises an amino acid sequence that has at least 97% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 2.4. The variant of claim 1 , wherein the parent glycoside hydrolase comprises SEQ ID NO: 2 claim 1 , or a fragment thereof that has glycoside hydrolase activity.5. The variant of claim 1 , wherein the parent glycoside hydrolase comprises SEQ ID NO: 2.6. The variant of claim 1 , wherein the substitution is His.7. The variant of claim 1 , wherein the substitution is N373H.8. The variant of claim 1 , further comprising a substitution at a position corresponding to position 21 claim 1 , 94 ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Machine Dishwashing Compositions and Methods

Номер: US20130130358A1
Автор: Davanzo Maruo
Принадлежит:

A machine dishwashing main-wash detergent composition or a dishwashing machine cleaning composition comprising at least one cellulase enzyme, and at least one pectinase enzyme is provided. The compositions optionally also comprise at least one lipase, surfactant (especially non-ionic surfactant) and a pH buffering system. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. A machine dishwashing main-wash detergent composition or a dishwashing machine cleaning composition comprising;(i) at least one cellulase enzyme, and(ii) at least one pectinase enzyme.15. A composition according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one cellulase enzyme is present in an amount of from 0.005 wt % to 2.5 wt % of active enzyme based on the total weight of the composition16. A composition according to wherein the at least one pectinase enzyme is present in an amount of from 0.005 wt % to 2.5 wt % of active enzyme based on the total weight of the composition.17. A composition according to claim 14 , wherein the composition further comprises at least one enzyme selected from lipases and proteases.16. A composition according to claim 17 , wherein the composition comprises an active amount of the at least one lipase and/or protease in the range of from 0.005 wt % to 2.5 wt % of active enzyme based on the total weight of the composition.17. A composition according to claim 14 , wherein the composition further comprises 0.1 to 10 wt % alkoxylated non-ionic surfactant based on the total weight of the composition.18. A composition according to claim 14 , wherein the composition is a machine cleaner composition and has an acidic pH.19. A composition according to claim 18 , wherein the composition is a machine cleaner composition having a pH of between 3 and 6.20. A composition according to claim 14 , wherein the composition is a machine cleaner composition and further ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Methods and materials for reducing biofilms

Номер: US20130136730A1

This document provides methods and materials related to reducing biofilms. For example, enzymes (e.g., glycosyl hydrolases), nucleic acid molecules encoding enzymes, host cells containing nucleic acid encoding enzymes, and methods for using enzymes to reduce biofilms and infections associated with biofilms are provided.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Novel expression-regulating sequences and expression products in the field of filamentous fungi

Номер: US20130143271A1
Принадлежит: Dyadic International USA Inc

The invention pertains to novel proteins corresponding to Chrysosporium glycosyl hydrolases of families 7 and 10, exhibiting a minimum aminoacid identity of 70 and 75%, respectively, with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No's 2 and 4, and to a protein corresponding to a Chrysosporium glyceraldehyde phosphate dehydrogenase, exhibiting at least 86% amino acid identity with the partial amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 6. The invention further relates to nucleic acid sequences encoding these proteins, and especially to promoter sequences regulating the expression of the corresponding genes. The preferred host for expressing these genes is a fungus, especially a Chrysosporium strain.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Stabilized liquid tenside preparation comprising enzymes

Номер: US20130143297A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG and Co KGaA

A hydrolytic enzyme is to be stabilized in a liquid surfactant preparation. This is achieved by using a component that stabilizes the hydrolytic enzyme and encompasses an aminophthalic acid.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

FABRIC SOFTENER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130143789A1
Принадлежит: SUNJIN CHEMICAL CO., LTD.

The present invention relates to a method of preparing a fabric softener and to a fabric softener prepared thereby, and more particularly, to a method of preparing a fabric softener containing an esterquat by performing a two-step transesterification reaction on oil and tertiary hydroxyalkyl amine at a low temperature in a high vacuum state under specific conditions, and then quaternizing the resultant product. The method of preparing a fabric softener containing an esterquat according to the present invention can reduce the content of unconverted glyceride, glyceryl ester, or a mixture thereof, and can provide a fabric softener with excellent long-term stability. 2. The method for the preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the reactor is a closed reactor connected with a reduced pressure pump and a glycerin reservoir.3. The method for the preparation according to claim 2 , wherein the glycerin produced in the reaction is discharged into the outside of the reactor and then transferred to the reservoir.4. The method for the preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the second transesterification reaction is performed under a lower pressure than that of the first transesterification reaction.5. The method for the preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure of the first transesterification reaction is 10 to 50 mmHg claim 1 , and the pressure of the second transesterification reaction is 0 to 10 mmHg.6. The method for the preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the first transesterification reaction is performed for 3 to 10 hours claim 1 , and the second transesterification reaction is performed for 1 to 13 hours.8. The method for the preparation according to claim 1 , wherein the catalyst is at least one selected from the group consisting of sodium alkoxide catalysts claim 1 , titanium oxide catalysts claim 1 , zinc oxide catalysts claim 1 , silica claim 1 , alkali catalysts claim 1 , sodium hypochlorite claim 1 , and a combination thereof.9. The ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

DETERGENTS

Номер: US20130146101A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

A machine dishwashing method comprises: dispensing two liquid cleansers or detergents A and B into the interior of a machine dishwasher during the cleaning dishwashing cycle, wherein the liquid detergent A has a pH at 20° C. of 6 to 9 and the liquid detergent B has a pH at 20° C. of 9 to 14 and is dispensed at cleaning cycle time t2; and wherein the liquid cleansers or detergents A and B comprise, respectively: A: 10% to 75% by weight of a detergent builder, 0.1% to 10% by weight of an enzyme, 24.9% to 89.9% by weight of a solvent; and B: 10% to 74.9% by weight of a detergent builder, 25% to 89.9% by weight of a solvent; and wherein neither liquid cleanser or detergent A nor liquid cleanser or detergent B individually comprises more than 2% by weight of a bleaching agent. 1. A method for removing stains that can be bleached , comprising:contacting the stains with an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of an organic amine and an alkanol amine.2. A machine dishwashing method comprising:dispensing two liquid cleansers or detergents A and B into the interior of a machine dishwasher during the cleaning dishwashing cycle, wherein the liquid detergent A has a pH at 20° C. of 6 to 9 and the liquid detergent B has a pH at 20° C. of 9 to 14 and is dispensed at cleaning cycle time t2; and [ 0.1% to 10% by weight of an enzyme,', '24.9% to 89.9% by weight of a solvent; and, 'A: 10% to 75% by weight of a detergent builder,'}, '25% to 89.9% by weight of a solvent; and', 'B: 10% to 74.9% by weight of a detergent builder,'}], 'wherein the liquid cleansers or detergents A and B comprise, respectivelywherein neither liquid cleanser or detergent A nor liquid cleanser or detergent B individually comprises more than 2% by weight of a bleaching agent.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the solvent in at least one of the liquid cleanser or detergents A and B is water.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising a pre-rinse dishwashing cycle and a cleaning dishwashing cycle; ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Bacteria Cultures and Compositions Comprising Bacteria Cultures

Номер: US20130149773A1
Автор: Frodyma Michael Eric
Принадлежит: NOVOZYMES BIOLOGICALS, INC.

The present invention relates to bacteria cultures and composition comprising one or more cultures of the invention. The invention also relates to methods of washing or cleaning laundry or fabrics and surfaces as well as degrading waste material using a bacteria culture of the invention. 1. A method washing laundry or fabric comprising subjecting said laundry or fabric to one or more enzymes and one or more bacterial strains selected from the group consisting of:the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7541;the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7542;the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7543;the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7544;the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7545;the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7546;the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7547;the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7548;the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7549.the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7550,the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7789,the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7790,the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7791,the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7792,the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7793, ora mixture of two or more of the strains.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more enzymes are selected from the group consisting of a protease claim 1 , an alpha-amylase claim 1 , a cellulose claim 1 , a lipase claim 1 , a peroxidase claim 1 , an oxidase claim 1 , a pectate lyase claim 1 , a mannase claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more bacterial strains is the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7541.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more bacterial strains is the strain having the deposit accession number PTA-7542.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more bacterial strains is the ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Amphiphile containing perfume compositions

Номер: US20130150279A1
Автор: Jaden Scott Zerhusen
Принадлежит: Procter and Gamble Co

Concentrated perfume compositions having an amphiphile are useful for incorporating perfume into concentrated fabric softener compositions.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

SINGLE LAYER DISSOLVABLE POUCHES CONTAINING STAIN-FIGHTING AGENTS

Номер: US20130152313A1
Автор: Propper Jonathan
Принадлежит: Dropps

Water-soluble, single unit pouches containing a pre-measured amount of a solid bleaching agent, bleach activating agent, and stain-fighting enzymes that can be added to a volume of water to bleach and/or deodorize laundry or a surface are provided. Water-soluble, single unit pouches containing a pre-measured amount of a solid fabric softening agent and fragrance that can be added to a volume of water to soften a material are provided. Also provided are kits including the pouches, as well as methods for using such pouches for bleaching and/or softening a material or surface. 1. A water-soluble pouch , comprising a body comprising polyvinyl alcohol and defining a container portion containing a stain-fighting composition comprising about 60% to about 76% by weight of a bleaching agent in solid form , about 20% to about 30% by weight of a bleach activating agent in solid form , about 1% to about 9% of an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of an oil-based stain in solid form , and about 0.5% to about 2.5% of an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of a protein-based stain or a starch-based stain in solid form , wherein the container portion has a single layer having an internal surface contacting the stain-fighting composition , and having an external surface which is the outermost portion of the pouch , and wherein the container portion does not contain any surfactant.2. The pouch of claim 1 , wherein the stain-fighting composition comprises about 65% to about 70% of a bleaching agent in solid form claim 1 , about 24% to about 26% of a bleach activating agent in solid form claim 1 , about 4% to about 6% of an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of an oil-based stain in solid form claim 1 , and about 1% to about 1.5% of an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of a protein-based stain or a starch-based stain in solid form.3. The pouch of claim 1 , wherein the stain-fighting composition comprises about 68% of a bleaching agent in solid form claim 1 , about 26% of a bleach ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Multiply-Substituted Protease Variants

Номер: US20130157341A1
Автор: Ayrookaran J. Poulose
Принадлежит: DANISCO US INC

Novel protease variants derived from the DNA sequences of naturally-occurring or recombinant non-human proteases are disclosed. The variant proteases, in general, are obtained by in vitro modification of a precursor DNA sequence encoding the naturally-occurring or recombinant protease to generate the substitution of a plurality of amino acid residues in the amino acid sequence of a precursor protease. Such variant proteases have properties which are different from those of the precursor protease, such as altered wash performance. The substituted amino acid residue equivalent to positions 7, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 47, 66, 69, 73, 82, 85, 88, 90, 92, 93, 105, 113, 139, 148, 149, 150, 151, 178, 200, 201, 231, 233, 267 and/or 273 of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subtilisin.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

AQUEOUS ALKALINE CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE

Номер: US20130157919A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

Aqueous alkaline cleaning composition free from organic solvents and metal ion-free silicates, the said compositions comprising (A) a thioamino acid having at least one primary amino group and at least one mercapto group, (B) a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, (C) a chelating and/or corrosion inhibiting agent selected from the group consisting of aliphatic and cycloaliphatic amines having at least two primary amino groups, and aliphatic and cycloaliphatic amines having at least one hydroxy group, (D) a nonionic surfactant selected from the group of acetylenic alcohols, alkyloxylated acetylenic alcohols and alkyloxylated sorbitan monocarboxylic acid mono esters; the use of the alkaline cleaning composition for the processing of substrates useful for fabricating electrical and optical devices; and a method for processing substrates useful for fabricating electrical and optical devices making use of the said aqueous alkaline cleaning composition. 1. An aqueous alkaline composition free from organic solvents and metal ion-free silicates , wherein the composition comprises:(A) a thioamino acid comprising a primary amino group and a mercapto group;(B) a quaternary ammonium hydroxide;(C) at least one chelating and/or corrosion inhibiting agent selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic amine comprising at least two primary amino groups, a cycloaliphatic amine comprising at least two primary amino groups, an aliphatic amine comprising a hydroxyl group, and a cycloaliphatic amine comprising a hydroxy group; and(D) at least one nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of an acetylenic alcohol, an alkyloxylated acetylenic alcohol, and an alkyloxylated sorbitan monocarboxylic acid mono ester.2. The aqueous alkaline composition of claim 1 , wherein the thioamino acid (A) has formula (I){'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2', '3, 'sub': n', '2, 'HS—[—C(—R)(—R)—]—C(—R)(—NH)—COOH\u2003\u2003(I),'}whereinn is an integer of from 1 to 3;{'sup': 1', '2, 'claim-text': a ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

CLEANING AGENT FOR REMOVAL OF SOLDERING FLUX

Номер: US20130165364A1
Принадлежит:

A composition effective for removing solder fluxes either as a concentrated material or when diluted with water. The composition is effective in removing all types of solder fluxes including rosin type, resin type, no-clean, low residue, lead-free, organic acid and water soluble soldering fluxes. The composition comprises tripropylene glycol butyl ether and an alkali and has a pH of greater than 7.5. The composition may contain additional optional solvents and additives to enhance cleaning of articles or to impart other properties to the composition. The composition can be contacted with a surface to be cleaned in a number of ways and under a number of conditions depending on the manufacturing or processing variables present. 1. A composition effective for removing solder flux in a single washing stage consisting essentially of tripropylene glycol butyl ether , an alkali , and optionally one or more secondary solvents , and has a pH of at least about 7.5.2. The composition of claim 1 , further containing water.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein said composition is diluted with said water to a concentration of from about 99.9 weight % to about 0.1 weight %.4. (canceled)5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said secondary solvent one or more secondary solvents is present in an amount up to about 90 weight %.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more secondary solvents is a member of the group consisting of{'sub': 1', 'x', '2x', 'n, 'claim-text': [{'sub': '1', 'Ris an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms,'}, 'n is integer from 1 to 4, and', 'x is integer from 1 to 4;, 'a glycol ether of the formula R—O—(CHO)—H, whereinand mixtures thereof.7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the secondary solvent is selected from the group consisting of: dipropylene glycol methyl ether claim 6 , dipropylene glycol propyl ether claim 6 , dipropylene glycol butyl ether claim 6 , tripropylene glycol methyl ether claim 6 , diethylene glycol butyl ether claim 6 , ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Multiply-Substituted Protease Variants

Номер: US20130171717A1
Принадлежит: DANISCO US INC.

Novel enzyme variants including protease variants derived from the DNA sequences of naturally-occurring or recombinant non-human proteases are disclosed. The variant proteases, in general, are obtained by in vitro modification of a precursor DNA sequence encoding the naturally-occurring or recombinant protease to generate the substitution of a plurality of amino acid residues in the amino acid sequence of a precursor protease. Such variant proteases have properties which are different from those of the precursor protease, such as altered wash performance. The substituted amino acid residue correspond to positions 27, 45, 170, 181, 251 and 271 of subtilisin. Additional variants comprising at least one additional substitution at a position selected from 1, 14, 49, 61, 87, 100, 102, 118, 128, 204 and 258 of subtilisin are also described. 1. A protease variant of a precursor protease , said variant comprising one or more modifications at a charged amino acid residue position , said variant being characterized by having the same net electrostatic charge as said precursor protease.2. The protease variant of claim 1 , wherein said charged amino acid residue position is selected from the group consisting of aspartic acid claim 1 , glutamic acid claim 1 , lysine and arginine.3Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. The protease variant of claim 1 , wherein said variant comprises an amino acid sequence having a substitution at one or more residue positions equivalent to residue positions selected from the group consisting of 27 claim 1 , 45 claim 1 , 170 claim 1 , 181 claim 1 , 251 and 271 of subtilisin as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 2.4. The protease variant of claim 3 , wherein said variant comprising a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to 27 claim 3 , 45 claim 3 , 170 claim 3 , 181 claim 3 , 251 and 271 is a substitution selected from K27T claim 3 , R45N claim 3 , R170S claim 3 , D181N claim 3 , K251G and E271T.5Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. The protease variant of claim 3 ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

ENZYME FABRIC CARE TABLETS FOR CONSUMERS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130175196A1
Принадлежит: DANISCO US INC.

Single-dose enzyme tablets for direct sale to consumers are provided for boosting the performance of automatic laundry and dish washing operations using conventional detergents. The tablets provide a wash performance that is better than or at least equal to the wash performance of the detergents alone even when the time and or temperature of the wash cycle is decreased. The tablets may be provided in kits and the enzymes are selected to treat a variety of fabric stains as well as to provide fabric care benefits. 1. A method for providing enzymes to consumers for boosting the wash performance of a conventional laundry or dish detergent in a laundry or dish washer; the method comprising: selecting at least one enzyme for laundry or dish detergent applications; combining the at least one enzyme with at least binders or fillers; manufacturing tablets from the combined enzyme and binders or fillers; and packaging the tablets for sale to consumers with instructions for use. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/988,467, filed Dec. 21, 2009, which is the National Stage of International Application No. PCT/US2006/026705, filed Jul. 11, 2006, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/698,386, filed Jul. 11, 2005, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.This invention relates to enzymes for direct sale to consumers. More specifically, the invention relates to enzyme tablets for use by consumers, the tablets enhancing and/or supplementing the performance of commercially available fabric and dish care products and providing a cleaning benefit. Yet more specifically, the invention relates to a variety of enzyme tablets with different enzymes and enzyme combinations for selection by a consumer to provide enhanced cleaning, and/or to provide stain specific cleaning, and/or to provide fabric enhancements, and/or to provide a cleaning benefit when added by the consumer to cleaning and fabric care procedures using ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Use of non-pathogenic bacteria in their spore or dormant form to remove glycypharus droppings and allergic materials of all sorts of textile

Номер: US20130177968A1
Автор: Cornelis Gielen
Принадлежит: Individual

The use and application of non-pathogenic bacteria in their spore or dormant form to remove glycyphagus droppings and other organic allergenic materials of any sorts of textile and in any environment they occur in and characterised by the fact that the non-pathogenic bacteria consume the glycyphagus droppings and organic allergenic materials and use these droppings as food, resulting in a permanent reduction of the droppings and resulting in a significant reduction of the allergen pressure in the areas to be cleaned.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

"Compositions Comprising A Polypeptide Having Cellulolytic Enhancing Activity And An Organic Compound And Uses Thereof"

Номер: US20130183723A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to compositions comprising: a polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity and an organic compound. The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions. 1. An aqueous composition comprising: (a) a polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity and (b) an organic compound , wherein the combination of the polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity and the organic compound enhances hydrolysis of a cellulosic material by a cellulolytic enzyme.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the organic compound comprises a pKa that is less than or about equal to the pH of the composition.3. The composition of or claim 1 , wherein the pH of the composition is greater than or equal to about 3.0 claim 1 , 3.5 claim 1 , 4.0 claim 1 , 4.5 claim 1 , 5.0 claim 1 , 5.5 claim 1 , 6.0 claim 1 , 6.5 claim 1 , 7.0 claim 1 , 7.5 claim 1 , or 8.0.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the organic compound comprises a pKa less than or equal to about 8.0 claim 1 , 7.5 claim 1 , 7.0 claim 1 , 6.5 claim 1 , 6.0 claim 1 , 5.5 claim 1 , 5.0 claim 1 , 4.5 claim 1 , 3.5 claim 1 , 3.0 claim 1 , or 2.5.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein greater than or about 95% claim 1 , 90% claim 1 , 85% claim 1 , 80% claim 1 , 75% claim 1 , 70% claim 1 , 65% claim 1 , 60% claim 1 , 55% claim 1 , 50% claim 1 , 45% claim 1 , 40% claim 1 , 35% claim 1 , 30% claim 1 , 25% claim 1 , 20% claim 1 , 15% claim 1 , 10% claim 1 , 5% claim 1 , 2.5% claim 1 , or 1% of the organic compound is in proton dissociated form.6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the proton dissociated form of the organic compound is neutral or anionic with respect to the proton dissociated moiety.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the organic compound comprises a carboxylic acid moiety claim 1 , a lactone moiety claim 1 , a phenolic moiety claim 1 , a flavonoid moiety claim 1 , or a combination thereof.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the organic compound is ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

ACIDIC LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20130184195A1
Принадлежит: The Procter & Gamble Company

An acidic laundry detergent composition comprising less than about 20% of a surfactant system comprising surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants and mixtures thereof, wherein the surfactant system has a Hydrophilic Index of greater than or equal to about 9.00 and an organic acidulant at a level such that the ratio of surfactant system to organic acidulant is less or equal to about 3.0 and an alkaline neutralizer added in an amount necessary to raise the neat pH of the detergent composition above or equal to about 2.5 but no higher than or equal to about 3.0. 1. An acidic laundry detergent composition comprising:a) less than about 20% by weight of the detergent of a surfactant system comprising surfactants selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants and mixtures thereof, wherein the surfactant system has a Hydrophilic Index of greater than or equal to about 9.00;b) an organic acidulant at such that the ratio of surfactant system to organic acidulant is less or equal to about 3.0; andc) an alkaline neutralizer added in an amount necessary to raise the neat pH of the detergent composition above or equal to about 2.5 but no higher than or equal to about 3.0.2. A laundry detergent composition according to wherein the detergent composition is a liquid laundry detergent composition having a viscosity of from about 150 to about 1 claim 1 ,500 mPa·s.3. A laundry detergent composition according to wherein the organic acidulant is citric acid.4. A laundry detergent composition according to wherein the composition is capable of providing a wash water pH claim 1 , when added to the wash water claim 1 , of less than about 6.2.5. A laundry detergent composition according to wherein the composition has a pH of from about 6.5 or less when diluted by about 700-fold.6. A laundry detergent composition according to wherein the composition further comprises ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Cleaning Compositions

Номер: US20130184196A1
Автор: Brooke Anthony
Принадлежит: CLEVELAND BIOTECH LIMITED

An aqueous composition is disclosed, comprising at least one strain of Class 1 bacterial spores, selected from sub species 10144 and sub species 8646, a terpene and one or more surfactants. The terpene is preferably d-limonene. A method for cleaning surfaces is also disclosed, which method comprises deploying an aqueous composition comprising at least one strain of Class 1 bacterial spores, selected from sub species 10144 and sub species 8646, a terpene and one or more surfactants to a surface. 1. An aqueous composition comprising:{'i': Bacillus', 'Bacillus Cirulans, Bacillus Megaterium, Bacillus Lichenforms, Bacillus Pumilus, Bacillus Sphaericus, Bacillus Subtilis', 'Bacillus Subtilis, 'a) at least one strain of Class 1 bacterial spores, selected from sub species 10144 and sub species 8646'}b) a terpene andc) one or more surfactants.2. An aqueous composition according to claim 1 , wherein the terpene is d-limonene.3. An aqueous composition according to claim 1 , further comprising citric acid.4BacillusBacillus Cirulans, Bacillus MegateriumBacillus Sphaericus.. An aqueous composition according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one strain of bacterial spores is selected from and5Bacillus. An aqueous composition according to claim 1 , comprising 0.1% to 5% by volume of Class 1 bacterial spores claim 1 , wherein the bacterial count in the culture media lies within the range 100 claim 1 ,000 to 100 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 ,000 per millilitre.6Bacillus. An aqueous composition according to claim 5 , comprising 0.2% to 0.5% by volume of Class 1 bacterial spores claim 5 , wherein the bacterial count in the culture media lies within the range 100 claim 5 ,000 to 100 claim 5 ,000 claim 5 ,000 per millilitre.7. An aqueous composition according to in the form of a concentrate.8. An aqueous composition according to comprising 0.1% to 25% by weight of terpene.9. An aqueous composition according to comprising 0.2% to 10% by weight of terpene.10. An aqueous composition according to ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Polypeptides Having Cellobiohydrolase Activitiy and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

Номер: US20130189734A1
Автор: Duan Junxin, Liu Ye, Tang Lan
Принадлежит: Novozymes Inc.

The present invention provides isolated polypeptides having cellobiohydrolase activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also provides nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. 1. An isolated polypeptide having cellobiohydrolase activity , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 95% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2;(b) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 95% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1;(c) a variant comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion of one or more amino acids of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2; and(d) a fragment of a polypeptide of (a), (b), or (c) that has cellobiohydrolase activity.2. The polypeptide of claim 2 , comprising or consisting of SEQ ID NO: 2 or the mature polypeptide thereof.3E. coli. The polypeptide of claim 1 , which is encoded by the polynucleotide contained in plasmid pGEM-T-CBHII46949-2 which is contained in DSM 24143.4. An isolated polypeptide comprising a catalytic domain selected from the group consisting of:(a) a catalytic domain having at least 96% sequence identity to amino acids 112 to 469 of SEQ ID NO: 2;(b) a catalytic domain encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 96% sequence identity to nucleotides 430 to 1749 of SEQ ID NO: 1 or the cDNA sequence thereof;(c) a variant of amino acids 112 to 469 of SEQ ID NO: 2 comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion of one or more positions; and(d) a fragment of a catalytic domain of (a), (b), or (c), which has cellobiohydrolase activity.5. The polypeptide of claim 4 , comprising or consisting of amino acids 112 to 469 of SEQ ID NO: 2.6E. coli. The polypeptide of claim 4 , which is encoded by the polynucleotide contained in plasmid pGEM-T-CBHII46949-2 which is contained in DSM 24143.7. The polypeptide ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and Compositions for Improved Lignocellulosic Material Hydrolysis

Номер: US20130189744A1
Принадлежит:

A method of digesting a lignocellulosic material is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the step of exposing the material to an effective amount of sp. ActE secretome such that at least partial lignocellulosic digestion occurs. 1Streptomyces. A method of digesting a lignocellulosic material , comprising the step of exposing the material to an effective amount of sp: ActE secretome preparation such that at least partial lignocellulosic digestion occurs.2Streptomyces. The method of wherein the preparation is a supernatant preparation obtained from a sp. ActE culture.3StreptomycesStreptomyces. The method of claim 1 , wherein the preparation is obtained from sp. ActE grown on a substrate wherein at least 40% claim 1 , preferably 85% claim 1 , of sp. ActE's carbon source in the substrate is derived from a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose claim 1 , cellulose/hemicelluloses mixture claim 1 , hemicelluloses claim 1 , xylan claim 1 , non-wood biomass claim 1 , wood biomass claim 1 , and chitin.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lignocellulosic material is selected from the group consisting of materials that comprise at least 75% cellulose claim 1 , cellulose/hemicelluloses claim 1 , xylose claim 1 , biomass and chitin.5Streptomyces. A purified preparation comprising the sp. ActE secretome.6Streptomyces. The preparation of wherein the preparation is a supernatant preparation obtained from a sp. ActE culture.7StreptomycesStreptomyces. The preparation of wherein sp. ActE is grown on a substrate wherein at least 40% claim 5 , preferably 85% claim 5 , of sp. ActE's carbon source in the substrate is derived from a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose claim 5 , cellulose/hemicelluloses mixture claim 5 , hemicelluloses claim 5 , xylan claim 5 , non-wood biomass claim 5 , wood biomass claim 5 , and chitin.8. A composition useful for digesting lignocellulosic material comprising SActE0237 (GH6) (SEQ ID NOs:1 and 17) gene ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REMOVING STAINS DERIVED FROM CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Номер: US20130192006A1
Принадлежит:

Provided herein is a composition and a method for removing CHG from textiles. The composition is an acid-surfactant-based composition that may be used to remove CHG from a textile that has not been exposed to chlorine subsequent to being exposed to CHG. 1. A laundry stain removal composition for removing CHG from a textile , comprising an acid and a surfactant , wherein the composition is capable of preventing permanent stains derived from contact between CHG and chlorine bleach on the textile.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition has a pH of less than or equal to 2.0.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises an acid selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid claim 1 , hydrofluorosilicic acid claim 1 , citric acid claim 1 , sulfuric acid claim 1 , hydroxyacetic (glycolic) acid claim 1 , benzoic acid claim 1 , oxalic acid claim 1 , acetic acid claim 1 , formic acid claim 1 , malic acid claim 1 , succinic acid claim 1 , gluconic acid claim 1 , hydrochloric acid claim 1 , boric acid claim 1 , perchloric acid claim 1 , nitric acid claim 1 , nitrous acid claim 1 , sodium silicofluoride claim 1 , monosodium phosphate claim 1 , disodium phosphate claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the acid is 10% to 75% of the composition.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of nonylphenol ethoxylates having 6 to 15 EO units claim 1 , linear alcohol ethoxylates (C-Chaving 5 to 12 EO units) claim 1 , linear alcohol ethoxylate (C-Chaving 3 to 12 EO units) claim 1 , linear alcohol ethoxylate (C-Calcohol having 5 to 12 EO units) claim 1 , cocodiethanolamide claim 1 , cocamido-propyl-betaine claim 1 , phosphate polyether ester claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is 5% to 50% of the composition.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 9.25 weight % of C-Clinear primary alcohol ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

HYDROLYTIC ENZYME MIXTURES FOR SACCHARIFICATION OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC POLYSACCHARIDES

Номер: US20130196401A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to cell wall degradative systems, in particular to systems containing enzymes that bind to and/or depolymerize cellulose. These systems have a number of applications. Some embodiments relate to a method of producing ethanol using the cell wall degradative systems of the present invention. 1. A method for producing ethanol from lignocellulosic material , comprising treating lignocellulosic material with an effective saccharifying amount of one or more Compounds listed in to obtain saccharides and converting the saccharides to produce ethanol.2Microbulbifer degradans. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the compounds listed in are from 2-40.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lignocellulosic material is treated with an effective saccharifying amount of all of the compounds listed in .4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more compounds listed in are present in dry form claim 1 , in a buffer claim 1 , or in the form of a paste claim 1 , paint claim 1 , or micelle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more compounds listed in are in a system consisting essentially of one or more compounds listed in .6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more compounds listed in are present in a system further comprising metal ions claim 1 , chelators claim 1 , detergents claim 1 , organic ions claim 1 , inorganic ions claim 1 , or one or more additional proteins.7. The method of claim 6 , where the one or more additional proteins are biotin and/or albumin.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treating is conducted in a marine environment.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the treating is conducted under water.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more compounds listed in is cellulase cel5A listed in .11. A method for producing ethanol from lignocellulosic material claim 1 , comprising contacting lignocellulosic material with a microorganism expressing an effective saccharifying amount of one or more ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

Hard Surface Cleaners Comprising Low VOC, Low Odor Alkanolamines

Номер: US20130196893A1
Принадлежит:

Hard surface cleaning compositions comprise: A. Surfactant, e.g., a nonionic ethoxylated alcohol; B. Solvent, e.g., propyleneglycol n-butyl ether; C. Low VOC, low odor, alkanolamine selected from the group consisting of tris(hydroxymethyl)amino methane; 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol; 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol; 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol; N,N-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol; and 3-amino-4-octanol; D. Water, and E. Optionally, one or more of an alkaline agent, builder, fragrance, preservative, biocide, colorant, dye and rheology modifier. 1. A cleaning solution having a vapor pressure of 0.1 mm Hg or less at 20° C. , the solution comprising in weight present based on the weight of the solution:A. 0.1 to 8 wt % surfactant;B. 0.1 to 1 wt % of a water-miscible solvent;C. 0.1 to 5 wt % alkanolamine selected from the group consisting of tris(hydroxymethyl)amino methane; 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol; 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol; N,N-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol; and 3-amino-4-octanol; andD. at least 80 wt % water.2. The cleaning solution of in which the water is de-ionized and comprises between 90 and 99.5 wt % of the solution.3. The cleaning solution of in which the surfactant is an alkoxylated nonionic surfactant.4. The cleaning solution of in which the surfactant is an alcohol ethoxylate.5. The cleaning solution of in which the solvent is one or more of propyleneglycol n-butyl ether claim 1 , propyleneglycol n-propyl ether claim 1 , dipropylenenglycol methyl ether claim 1 , dipropylenegylycol propyl ether claim 1 , dipropylenegylycol n-butyl ether claim 1 , tripropyleneglycol n-butyl ether claim 1 , and tripropyleneglycol methyl ether.6. The cleaning solution of further comprising at least one of an alkaline agent claim 1 , builder claim 1 , fragrance claim 1 , preservative claim 1 , biocide claim 1 , colorant claim 1 , dye and rheology modifier.7. The cleaning solution of further comprising an alkali metal hydroxide.8. The cleaning solution of ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING MANGANESE-OXALATE

Номер: US20130199569A1
Принадлежит: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.

The present invention provides a detergent composition comprising MGDA, managanese oxalate and a bleach compound. In particular the invention provides detergent compositions that are suitable for automatic dishwashing (ADW). 1. A detergent composition comprising manganese oxalate , MGDA and a bleach compound wherein the composition is encapsulated in a rigid PVOH capsule with one or more compartments.2. A detergent composition according to claim 1 , wherein the bleach compound comprises an inorganic perhydrate.3. A detergent composition according to wherein the inorganic perhydrate is percarbonate.4. A detergent composition according to wherein the composition further comprises at least one enzyme.5. A detergent composition according to wherein the at least one enzyme is selected from the group consisting of proteases and amylases.6. A detergent composition according wherein the composition further comprises at least one surfactant.7. A detergent composition according to wherein the composition further comprises an anti-corrosion agent.8. A detergent composition according to wherein the anti-corrosion agent comprises tolyltriazole (TTA).9. A detergent composition according to wherein the pH is between 8 and 14.10. A detergent composition according to wherein the composition comprises a bleach activator.11. A detergent composition according to wherein the composition further comprises a sulphonated polymer.12. An ADW detergent composition according to13. A detergent composition according to claim 1 , wherein the detergent composition is in the form of: a powder claim 1 , a gel claim 1 , a liquid claim 1 , a paste or any combination thereof.14. A method of cleaning tableware comprising the steps of: cleaning the tableware in an automatic dishwashing process by contacting the table with the composition according to .15. A detergent composition according to claim 10 , wherein the bleach activator is tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED).16. An ADW detergent composition ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Method of treating drains using fungus cultures

Номер: US20130202561A1
Принадлежит: Osprey Biotechnics Inc

A method of treating drain systems containing organic matter and providing a biopesticide for killing insects is provided. The method comprises introducing into a drain system a bacterial culture, such as Bacillus sp or Pseudomonas sp, which metabolizes the organic matter, and a biocidal amount of an entomopathogenic fungal culture, such as Metarhizium , which kills the insects such as cockroaches or other soft-bodied insects. The drain system can be a residential or commercial drain system. The bacterial culture and the fugal culture can be maintained separately and then mixed for the treating of the drain, or they can be maintained together prior to introducing them into the drain. The microorganism cultures are dispersed separately or together into the drain. The cultures can be dispersed as a spray, a powder, a liquid, or a foam.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

MICROCAPSULE CONTAINING DETERGENT OR CLEANING AGENT

Номер: US20130203642A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

The invention relates to detergents or cleaning agents which comprise capsules that are low in formaldehydes and/or free from formaldehyde, are storage stable and thus prevent a contamination of the detergent or cleaning agent with formaldehyde, comprising microcapsules, the capsule wall of which contains a resin which is obtained by reacting at least one aromatic alcohol or ether or derivative thereof and at least one aldehydic component which comprises at least two C-atoms per molecule, and optionally at least one (meth)acrylate-polymer, and builders and/or surfactants. Said detergent or cleaning agents enable, during application, a targeted and durable release of liquid active agents, such as, in particular scents, to the treated objects. 1. A washing or cleaning agent , comprisingi. at least one component selected from the group consisting of surfactants and builders; and a) at least one component selected from the group consisting of aromatic alcohols and aromatic ethers;', 'b) at least one aldehydic component that comprises at least two carbon atoms per molecule, and', 'c) optionally, at least one (meth)acrylate polymer., 'ii. microcapsules having capsule walls comprising resin made from'}2. The agent according to claim 1 , wherein the aromatic alcohols are selected from phenols claim 1 , o-cresol claim 1 , m-cresol claim 1 , p-cresol claim 1 , α-naphthol claim 1 , β-naphthol claim 1 , thymol claim 1 , pyrocatechol claim 1 , resorcinol claim 1 , hydroquinone claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,4-naphthohydroquinone claim 1 , phloroglucine claim 1 , pyrogallol claim 1 , and hydroxyhydroquinone.3. The agent according to claim 1 , wherein the aldehydic component is selected from valeraldehyde claim 1 , capronaldehyde claim 1 , caprylaldehyde claim 1 , decanal claim 1 , succindialdehyde claim 1 , cyclohexane carbaldehyde claim 1 , cyclopentane carbaldehyde claim 1 , 2-methyl-1-propanal claim 1 , 2-methylpropionaldehyde claim 1 , acetaldehyde claim 1 , acrolein claim 1 , ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING COMPOSITION

Номер: US20130206181A1
Принадлежит: INNOSPEC LIMITED

An automatic dishwashing composition offering good performance especially in the removal of stubborn stains, such as tea stains, comprises a chelating agent selected from hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid, glucoheptonic acid, hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid, poly(acrylic acid-co-hypophosphite), and salts, complexes and mixtures thereof; wherein the composition is substantially free of phosphate containing builders and substantially free of bleaching compounds. 1. An automatic dishwashing composition comprising a chelating agent selected from hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid , glucoheptonic acid , hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid , poly(acrylic acid-co-hypophosphite) , and salts , complexes and mixtures thereof; wherein the composition is substantially free of phosphate containing builders and substantially free of bleaching compounds.2. The automatic dishwashing composition according to which comprises from 2 to 30 wt % of the chelating agent.3. The automatic dishwashing composition according to which further comprises one or more further chelating agents selected from 1-hydroxyethylidene-1 claim 1 ,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) claim 1 , ethylenediamine disuccinic acid (EDDS) claim 1 , methylglycinediacetic acid (MGDA) claim 1 , glutamic acid claim 1 , N claim 1 ,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) claim 1 , iminodisuccinic acid (IDS); ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) claim 1 , diethylenetriamine-penta-methylene phosphonic acid (DETPMP) claim 1 , nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) claim 1 , aspartic acid diethoxysuccinic acid (AES) claim 1 , aspartic acid-N claim 1 ,N-diacetic acid (ASDA) claim 1 , diethylenetriaminepentamethylene-phosphonic acid (DTPMPA) claim 1 , ethylenediamine tetra methylene phosphonic acid (EDTMP) claim 1 , iminodifumaric (IDE) claim 1 , iminoditartaric acid (EDT) claim 1 , iminodimaleic acid (IDMAL) claim 1 , iminodimalic acid (IDM) claim 1 , ethylenediaminedifumaric acid (EDRF) claim 1 , ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

DETERGENT PACKET

Номер: US20130206638A1
Принадлежит: AICELLO CHEMICAL CO., LTD.

A detergent packet includes a liquid detergent contained within a water soluble pouch. The water soluble pouch is formed from a film including at least one of a polymer of hydrolyzed vinyl acetate and a copolymer of hydrolyzed vinyl acetate and a second monomer. The liquid detergent includes between 5 wt % and 60 wt % water and between 0.5 wt % and 15 wt % inorganic sulfate. 1. A detergent packet comprising: (i) a polymer of hydrolyzed vinyl acetate; and', '(ii) a copolymer of hydrolyzed vinyl acetate and a second monomer; and, 'a) a water soluble pouch formed from a film comprising at least one of (i) between 5 wt % and 60 wt % water and', '(ii) between 0.5 wt % and 15 wt % inorganic sulfate., 'b) a liquid detergent contained within said water soluble pouch, said liquid detergent comprising2. The detergent packet according to claim 1 , wherein a cation of said inorganic sulfate is selected from the group consisting of sodium claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , magnesium and aluminum.3. The detergent packet according to claim 1 , wherein a cation of said inorganic sulfate comprises sodium.4. The detergent packet according to claim 1 , wherein said second monomer is selected from the group consisting of maleic acid claim 1 , itaconic acid claim 1 , methyl acrylate and 2-acrylamid-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid.5. The detergent packet according to claim 1 , wherein a degree of hydrolysis of said film expressed as a mol percentage of vinyl acetate units converted to vinyl alcohol units comprises 70 mol % to 100 mol %.6. The detergent packet according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of said film is between 50 microns and 100 microns.7. The detergent packet according to claim 1 , further comprising an outer water soluble pouch packed with both said water soluble pouch and an outer liquid detergent contained within said outer water soluble pouch claim 1 , said outer liquid detergent comprising:i) less than 15 wt % of water; andii) less than 10 wt % of inorganic sulfate.8. The ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Coated Particles of a Glumatic Acid N,N-Diacetate Chelating Agent

Номер: US20130209806A1
Принадлежит: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.

The present invention relates to a coated particle containing a particle and a coating, wherein the particle contains glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid or a partial salt thereof of the formula HnYm-GLDA, wherein Y is a cation, selected from the group of sodium, potassium and mixtures thereof, n+m=4, and wherein the coating contains at least one salt that contains as a cation at least one of sodium, potassium or lithium and as anion at least one of silicate sulfate, carbonate, chloride, nitrate, percarbonate, glycolate, oxalate, citrate, stearate, lactate, succinate, malonate, maleate, diglycolate, and fumarate, to a process to prepare such a particle, and, to the use thereof. 1. Coated particle containing a particle and a coating , wherein the particle contains glutamic acid N ,N-diacetic acid or a partial salt thereof of the formula HnYm-GLDA , wherein Y is a cation , selected from the group consisting of sodium , potassium , and mixtures thereof , n+m=4 , and wherein the coating contains at least one salt that contains as a cation at least one of sodium , potassium or lithium and as anion at least one of silicate and carbonate.2. Coated particle of wherein the salt is selected from the group consisting of salts that can absorb and/or bind crystal water.3. Coated particle of wherein the coating forms a closed layer claim 1 , as can be established by Scanning Electron Microscopy/EDX.4. Coated particle of wherein the coating in addition contains a binder.5. Coated particle of wherein in the coating the weight % of the salt on dry basis is between 70 and 99.5 wt %6. Coated particle of comprising two or more coating layers that may be the same or different.7. Coated particle of containing an additional coating layer comprising at least one vinyl alcohol (co)polymer.8. Coated particle of additionally comprising additives selected from the group consisting of scale-inhibiting additives claim 1 , structurants claim 1 , (co)builders claim 1 , pH buffers claim 1 , chelating ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20130210692A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

A cleaning composition comprises a chelating component. The chelating component is generally selected from the group of methylglycine-N—N-diacetic acid (MGDA), N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate (GLDA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), and mixtures thereof. The cleaning composition further comprises a builder component comprising a metal silicate and/or a metal carbonate. The cleaning composition further comprises a solvent component comprising an alkanolamine. The cleaning composition further comprises a polymer component comprising a polyacrylic acid (PAA) and/or an acrylic-maleic copolymer. Optionally, the cleaning composition can further comprise a surfactant component. The cleaning composition is useful for removing tough soil from a ware surface in a dishwasher, such as for removing proteinaceous, carbohydrate, and/or fatty materials from cookware, bakeware, tableware, dishware, flatware, and/or glassware in an automatic dishwasher. A method of forming the cleaning composition is also provided. 1. A cleaning composition for removing tough soil from a ware surface , said cleaning composition comprising: a1) methylglycine-N—N-diacetic acid (MGDA),', 'a2) N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate (GLDA),', 'a3) nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA),', 'a4) hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA),', 'a5) ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA),', 'a6) diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), and', 'a7) mixtures thereof;, 'A) a chelating component selected from the group of;'} b1) a metal silicate, and/or', 'b2) a metal carbonate;, 'B) a builder component comprising;'}C) a solvent component comprising an alkanolamine; and d1) a polyacrylic acid (PAA), and/or', 'd2) an acrylic-maleic copolymer., 'D) a polymer component comprising;'}2. The cleaning composition as set forth in wherein said chelating component is present in an amount of from about ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Use of boric acid and borate salts to reduce the filming and streaking of hard surface cleaners

Номер: US20130210695A1
Принадлежит: Dial Corp

A substantially streak-free no-rinse hard surface cleaner composition is disclosed that comprises nonionic surfactant, alkanolamine; hydroxide and/or silicate builder, boric acid and/or borate salts, and water. The no-rinse cleaner is virtually streak-free by virtue of the added boric acid or borate. In a preferred embodiment, the substantially streak-free no-rinse cleaner comprises amine oxide surfactant, MEA, hydroxide, ethanol, sodium tetraborate pentahydrate and/or boric acid, and water. The present invention also comprises a method for improving the filming and streaking performance of alkaline no-rinse cleaners by the addition of borate salts and/or boric acid to the conventional cleaner.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Polypeptides Having Hemicellulolytic Activity And Polynucleotides Encoding Same

Номер: US20130212746A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having hemicellulolytic activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. 1. An isolated polypeptide having hemicellulolytic activity , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 60% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 20; at least 70% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 22 or SEQ ID NO: 24; at least 75% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 8, SEQ ID NO: 10, or SEQ ID NO: 18; at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 16; or at least 85% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 12, or SEQ ID NO: 14;(b) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under at least high stringency conditions with (i) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 3, SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 9, SEQ ID NO: 11, SEQ ID NO: 13, SEQ ID NO: 15, SEQ ID NO: 17, SEQ ID NO: 19, SEQ ID NO: 21, or SEQ ID NO: 23, (ii) the cDNA thereof, or (iii) the full-length complement of (i) or (ii);(c) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 60% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19 or the cDNA sequence thereof; at least 70% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 21, or SEQ ID NO: 23, or the cDNA sequence thereof; at least 75% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 7, SEQ ID NO: 9, or SEQ ID NO: 17, or the cDNA sequence thereof; at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 15 or the cDNA sequence thereof; or at least 85% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

PROTEASES PRODUCING AN ALTERED IMMUNOGENIC RESPONSE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130216519A1
Принадлежит: DANISCO US INC.

The present invention provides novel protein variants that exhibit reduced immunogenic responses, as compared to the parental proteins. The present invention further provides DNA molecules that encode novel variants, host cells comprising DNA encoding novel variants, as well as methods for making proteins less allergenic. In addition, the present invention provides various compositions that comprise these proteins that are less immunogenic than the wild-type proteins. 1Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. A variant of a protease of interest comprising a T-cell epitope , wherein said variant differs from said protease of interest by having an altered T-cell epitope such that said variant exhibits an altered immunogenic response from said protease of interest in a human; wherein said altered T-cell epitope of said protease of interest includes one or more amino acid substitutions at residues corresponding to 88 , 89 , 90 , 93 , 98 , 99 , 100 , 102 , 154 , 155 , 156 , 157 , 158 , 160 , 161 , 162 , 163 , 166 , 168 , 169 , 173 , 174 , 175 , 176 , 177 , 181 , 182 , 183 , 184 , 185 , 186 , 187 , and 188 of subtilisin.2. The variant of wherein said immunogenic response produced by said variant is less than said immunogenic response produced by said protease of interest.3. The variant of claim 2 , wherein said immunogenic response produced by said variant is characterized by an in vivo reduction in allergenicity.4. The variant of claim 2 , wherein said immunogenic response produced by said variant is characterized by an in vitro reduction in allergenicity.5. The variant of wherein said immunogenic response produced by said variant is greater than said immunogenic response produced by said protease of interest.6. A nucleic acid encoding the variant of .7. An expression vector comprising the nucleic acid of .8. A host cell transformed with the expression vector of .9. A composition selection from the group consisting of cleaning compositions claim 1 , and personal care products claim 1 ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

LIQUID CLEANING COMPOSITION

Номер: US20130219643A1
Принадлежит: The Procter & Gamble Company

The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles derived from the olive pits. 1Olea europaea. A liquid cleaning composition comprising olive pit particles having an average degree of whiteness (L*) of greater than about 65 , measured under D 65 illumination and wherein said olive pit particles are derived from olive pit from olives collected from the olive tree tree species.2. A liquid cleaning composition according to claim 1 , wherein the olive pit particles are having degree of whiteness (L*) of greater than about 70 claim 1 , measured under D 65 illumination.3. A liquid cleaning composition according to claim 1 , wherein the olive pit particles are having degree of whiteness (L*) of greater than about 80 claim 1 , measured under D 65 illumination.4. A liquid cleaning composition according to claim 1 , wherein olive cultivar is selected from the group consisting of Aglandau (Beruguette) claim 1 , Agrinion claim 1 , Arauco claim 1 , Ascolana claim 1 , Ascolana del Piceno claim 1 , Ascolana Tenera claim 1 , Ascolano claim 1 , Barnea claim 1 , Cerignola claim 1 , Coratina claim 1 , Frantoio claim 1 , Hojiblanca claim 1 , Kura claim 1 , Leccino claim 1 , Lucques claim 1 , Manzanilla claim 1 , Manzanillo claim 1 , Mission claim 1 , Naphlion claim 1 , Picholine claim 1 , Picual claim 1 , Salonenque claim 1 , Sevillano claim 1 , Sicilian and mixtures thereof.5. A liquid cleaning composition according to claim 4 , wherein said olive pit particles have a mean circularity from about 0.1 to about 0.7 measured according to ISO 9276-6:2008(E).6. A liquid cleaning composition according to claim 4 , wherein said olive pit particles have a mean circularity from about 0.4 to about 0.5 measured according to ISO 9276-6:2008(E).7. A liquid cleaning composition according to claim 5 , wherein said abrasive particles have a mean particle size as expressed by the area-equivalent diameter from about 50 to about 550 μm according to ISO ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Dish Detergent Comprising Bleaching Enzymes

Номер: US20130224831A1
Принадлежит: DANISCO US INC

Described are compositions and methods that involve using bleaching enzymes in dish detergents. In some preferred embodiments, the bleaching enzyme comprises at least one laccase, while in some alternative preferred embodiments, the bleaching enzyme comprises at least one glucose oxidase suitable for use in dish detergents. In some additional preferred embodiments, the dish detergents are machine dish detergents.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Subtilase Variants

Номер: US20130225466A1
Принадлежит: NOVOZYMES A/S

The present invention relates to novel subtilase variants exhibiting alterations relative to the parent subtilase in one or more properties including: Wash performance, thermal stability, storage stability or catalytic activity. The variants of the invention are suitable for use in e.g. cleaning or detergent compositions, such as laundry detergent compositions and dishwash compositions, including automatic dishwash compositions. 1. A subtilase variant comprising at least one or more of the following alterations:X11{A,R,N,D,C,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,S,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X30{A,R,N,D,C,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,P,S,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X31{R,N,D,Q,E,H,K,M,P,W,Y}, deletion, insertion;X32{A,R,D,C,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,P,T,W,Y,V}, insertion;X34{A,R,N,D,C,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,S,T,W,Y,V}, deletion;X65{A,R,C,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X66{A,R,C,H,I,L,K,M,F,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X67{A,R,N,Q,G,H,I,K,M,F,P,S,T,W,Y,V};X68{R,N,D,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,F,P,S,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X69{A,R,N,D,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,P,S,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X70G;X71T;X77N;X83G, insertion;X84V;X85{A,R,N,D,Q,E,G,H,I,L,M,F,S,T,W,Y,V};X90{A,R,N,D,C,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,P,S,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X95{R,K,F,W,Y,V}, deletion;X107IX110G, insertion;X121V, insertion;X122 insertion;X123N;X125S;X150{A,R,N,D,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,P,S,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X152{A,R,N,D,Q,E,H,K,F,P,W,Y,V};X153{R,N,D,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,T,W,Y,V};X154{A,R,G,H,I,L,M,F,W,Y,V};X164{A,R,H,T,W};X165{R,L,F,W,Y};X166{W,Y}, insertion;X175{R,N,D,Q,E,G,H,K,M,F,P,T,W,Y,V};X177{R,N,D,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,P,S,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X178{A,R,N,D,C,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,P,S,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X180{A,R,N,D,C,Q,E,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,P,S,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X199{R,L,K,F,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X200{A,R,I,L,K,M,F,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X201{A,R,H,I,L,K,M,F,P,T,W,Y,V}, deletion, insertion;X202{A,R,C,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,T,W,Y,V};X207{A,R,N,C,Q,G,H,I,L,K,M,F,P,S,T,W,Y,V};X220T, insertion;X223A, insertion; ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

FAST DRYING AND FAST DRAINING RINSE AID

Номер: US20130225474A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC.

The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates. 1. A solid rinse aid composition consisting essentially of:{'sub': 2', '2', 'n', '1', '12, '(a) a sheeting agent, wherein the sheeting agent comprises at least one compound having the structure represented by formula I: R—O—(CHCHO)—H wherein R is a (C-C) alkyl group, and n is an integer in the range of 1 to 100;'}(b) a defoaming agent;{'sub': 12', '14, '(c) an association disruption agent of an alcohol alkoxylate EO/BO surfactant, and/or a C-Cfatty alcohol EO/PO surfactant;'}(d) a hardening agent.2. The solid rinse aid composition of claim 1 , wherein n is an integer in the range of 15 to 30.3. The solid rinse aid composition of claim 2 , wherein n is 21.4. The solid rinse agent of further comprising an additional ingredient selected from the group consisting of a carrier claim 1 , a hydrotrope claim 1 , a chelating/sequestering agent claim 1 , an anti-microbial agent claim 1 , a preservative claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The solid rinse aid composition of claim 1 , wherein the sheeting agent is present at about 1 wt % to about 10 wt %.6. The solid rinse aid composition of wherein said hardening agent is one or more agents selected from the group consisting of: stearic monoethanolamide claim 1 , lauric diethanolamide claim 1 , an alkylamide claim 1 , a solid polyethylene glycol claim 1 , urea claim 1 , and a solid EO/PO block copolymer.7. The solid rinse aid composition of wherein said hardening agent is urea.8. The solid rinse aid composition of wherein said hardening agent ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

CELLULOYTIC ENZYMES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM

Номер: US20130227741A1
Принадлежит:

The invention is directed to polypeptides having any cellulolytic activity, e.g., a cellulase activity, e.g., endoglucanase, cellobiohydrolase, beta-glucosidase, xylanase, mannanse, β-xylosidase, arabinofuranosidase, and/or oligomerase activity, including thermostable and thermotolerant activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, and making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The polypeptides of the invention can be used in a variety of pharmaceutical, agricultural, food and feed processing and industrial contexts. The invention also provides compositions or products of manufacture comprising mixtures of enzymes comprising at least one enzyme of this invention. 2. The isolated claim 1 , synthetic or recombinant nucleic acid of claim 1 , wherein the nucleic acid sequence comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO:519.3. The isolated claim 1 , synthetic or recombinant nucleic acid of claim 1 , wherein the sequence comparison algorithm is a BLAST version 2.2.2 algorithm where a filtering setting is set to blastall -p blastp -d “nr pataa”-F F claim 1 , and all other options are set to default. stylecl4. The isolated claim 1 , synthetic or recombinant nucleic acid of claim 1 , wherein the cellulase activity comprises an endocellulase activity claim 1 , an endoglucanase activity claim 1 , a cellobiohydrolase activity claim 1 , an β-glucosidase claim 1 , β-xylosidase claim 1 , a mannanase activity claim 1 , or any combination thereof.5. The isolated claim 1 , synthetic or recombinant nucleic acid of claim 1 , wherein the oligomerase activity comprises hydrolyzing (degrading) soluble oligomers to fermentable claim 1 , monomeric sugars.6. The isolated claim 1 , synthetic or recombinant nucleic acid of claim 1 , wherein the oligomerase activity comprises hydrolyzing (degrading) soluble cellooligsaccharides and arabinoxylan oligomers into monomers claim 1 , and optionally the monomers comprise xylose claim 1 , arabinose and glucose.7. The isolated claim 1 , ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

"Variants of polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and polynucleotides encoding same"

Номер: US20130227748A1
Автор: SWEENEY Matt, Wogulis Mark
Принадлежит: NOVOZYMES, INC.

The present invention relates to polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants. 1. A variant , comprising a substitution at one or more positions corresponding to positions 75 , 77 , 179 , 181 , and 183 of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 , wherein the variant has cellulolytic enhancing activity.2. The variant of claim 1 , which is a variant of a parent polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 60%, e.g., at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 81%, at least 82%, at least 83%, at least 84%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2;(b) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under at least low stringency conditions, e.g., medium stringency conditions, medium-high stringency conditions, high stringency conditions, or very high stringency conditions with (i) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, (ii) the cDNA sequence thereof, or (iii) the full-length complement of (i) or (ii);(c) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 60%, e.g., at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 81%, at least 82%, at least 83%, at least 84%, at least 85%, at least 86%, at least 87%, at least 88%, at least 89%, at least 90%, at least 91%, at least 92%, at least 93%, at least 94%, at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or the cDNA sequence thereof; and(d) a ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Heterologous Expression of Fungal Cellobiohydrolase 2 Genes in Yeast

Номер: US20130230888A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides for heterologous expression of polypeptides encoded by wild-type and codon-optimized cbh2 genes from the organisms , and sp. in host cells, such as the yeast . The expression in such host cells of the corresponding genes, and variants and combinations thereof, result in improved specific activity of the expressed cellobiohydrolases. Thus, such genes and expression systems are useful for efficient and cost-effective consolidated bioprocessing systems. 1Cochliobolus heterostrophus; Gibberella zeae; Irpex lacteus; VolvariellaPiromyces. An isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid which encodes a cellobiohydrolase or a fragment thereof , wherein said nucleic acid is codon-optimized for expression in a yeast strain and wherein the cellobiohydrolase is selected from the group consisting of a: ; and sp. cellobiohydrolase.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. The polynucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the fragment of the cellobiohydrolase is a cellobiohydrolase signal peptide.12. (canceled)13. The polynucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the fragment of the cellobiohydrolase is a cellobiohydrolase CBM.14. (canceled)15. The polynucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the fragment of the cellobiohydrolase is a GH family 6 domain.16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. (canceled)22. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. (canceled)25. (canceled)26. The polynucleotide of claim 1 , wherein said polynucleotide is operably associated with a heterologous nucleic acid.27. The polynucleotide of claim 26 , wherein the heterologous nucleic acid encodes a signal peptide claim 26 , a secretion signal claim 26 , or a carbohydrate binding module.28. (canceled)29. (canceled)30. (canceled)31. (canceled)32. (canceled)33. (canceled)34. A vector comprising the polynucleotide of .35S. cerevisiaeS. cerevisiaeS. cerevisiaeS. cerevisiae. The vector of further comprising ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

POLYMERS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE FOR FOAMS, LAUNDRY DETERGENTS, SHOWER RINSES AND COAGULANTS

Номер: US20130237471A1
Принадлежит: Rhodia Inc.

The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making. 1. A method of cleaning hard bathroom surfaces comprising applying to said surfaces a foam cleaner comprising a foaming agent and a polymer:the polymer comprising:units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12;provided that said polymer has an average cationic charge density of 2.77 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:ii) one or more units having one or more hydroxyl groups, provided that the polymer has a hydroxyl group density of from about 0.5 or less as measured by the Hydroxyl Group Density Equation as outlined in greater detail below; and/oriii) one or more units having one or more hydrophobic groups, preferably the hydrophobic groups are selected from the group consisting of non-hydroxyl groups, non-cationic groups, non-anionic groups, non-carbonyl groups, and/or non-H-bonding group, more preferably the hydrophobic groups are selected from the group consisting of alkyls, cycloalkyls, aryls, alkaryls, aralkyls and mixtures thereof.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said polymer further comprises:iv) units capable of having an anionic charge at a pH of ...

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